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Why Don't We See More High Current Electronics?

It seems that in looking around for amplifiers and integrated amps that double their power as the impedance is halved (high current), they seem to be in a minority. Is it just more costly to build good-sounding high current electronics and the market demand for them just isn't there, or what?
foster_9
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
@Unsound... That's because I've been laid up and bored to tears after knee arthroscopy.
unsound
7,329 posts
 
I admired your effort. I do wish you a speedy and pain free recovery.
bobschneider
27 posts
 
There's a Marantz SM-11 power amp in the listings right now for $2K even (original list $4600). 110W into 8 ohms, 220W into 4 ohms, 101dB S/N ref 1W into 8 ohms. This seems to meet the OP's requirements. I recently acquired one of these myself, along with the matching preamp, and am very happy with it.

No knowledge of or connection with seller, etc
weseixas
519 posts
 
Luxman:

http://www.stereophile.com/content/luxman-b-1000f-monoblock-power-amplifier
foster_9 OP
1,638 posts
 
Weseixas: Luxman B-1000F monos Price: $55,000/pair- well yes, they are high current and new... I'll give you that.
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