Best High Current amplifiers stable into low impedances
Seems like all I hear when reading Stereophile’s measurements when it comes to speakers: must be used with a High current amplifier stable at 2 Ohm. Most amplifiers rarely give specs related to 2 ohm loads. Most amplifiers are only stable into 8 and 4 ohm loads, and if they mention 2 ohm it seems they aren’t saying continuous, but peak, short term power.
With speakers becoming more complex and harder to drive, what are some high current amplifiers that have no problem with these 2 ohm or lower impedance speakers?
agree w @ghdprentice from a practical p-o-v for users sorting through amp choices, the best indicator is if the maker clearly states the amp is able to double wattage from 8 to 4 to 2 ohms... another indicator, less good than the first, is if the amp (at least traditional class a or ab ones) are big and heavy with substantial power transformers and heat sinks - delivering consistently high current flow into low impedance loads generates mucho heat |
Yes. Goes back to the seemingly silly assertion that the heavier the amp, the better it sounds (well actually all audiophile equipment). You need huge power supplies to Supply current. After college I was an electrical / mechanical engineer for a while. I welded… low voltage and 5 amps. My first Threshold amp 3.5 amps. Then I got my second top of the line amp A Pass x350. The same amperage as a welder! That is power. |
