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Do we really need amplifiers with 100watts per channel?
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<blockquote data-quote="Shonver" data-source="post: 1781" data-attributes="member: 34"><p>It is a pity that reputable manufacturers (Yamaha) choose to fudge the specs by claiming power ratings not realisable in normal use. It is for this reason that I chose an AV amp with line level outputs: so that I could in add on <em>real </em>power should it become necessary.</p><p></p><p>I absolutely agree that it's all about headroom. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Do a search for <strong>Gainclone</strong>, and you'll find that this is exactly what DIYers are doing. These magical amplets <em>do </em>have excellent sound, but often suffer from not having sufficient headroom (output usually around 60W). So they sound great until you try to "turn it up". Unfortunately, when pushed to the limit, a Jeckyll/Hyde transformation takes place (this is specifically true about the National Semiconductor chips).</p><p></p><p>So, my recommendation is: you can't have too much power. </p><p></p><p>Interestingly, for someone on a budget there're a lot of used NAD, Rotel, etc. stereo amps floating around your local Cash Converters/Crusaders these days. I've already picked up some classic Rotel CD players for R200 each!</p><p></p><p>Regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shonver, post: 1781, member: 34"] It is a pity that reputable manufacturers (Yamaha) choose to fudge the specs by claiming power ratings not realisable in normal use. It is for this reason that I chose an AV amp with line level outputs: so that I could in add on [i]real [/i]power should it become necessary. I absolutely agree that it's all about headroom. Do a search for [b]Gainclone[/b], and you'll find that this is exactly what DIYers are doing. These magical amplets [i]do [/i]have excellent sound, but often suffer from not having sufficient headroom (output usually around 60W). So they sound great until you try to "turn it up". Unfortunately, when pushed to the limit, a Jeckyll/Hyde transformation takes place (this is specifically true about the National Semiconductor chips). So, my recommendation is: you can't have too much power. Interestingly, for someone on a budget there're a lot of used NAD, Rotel, etc. stereo amps floating around your local Cash Converters/Crusaders these days. I've already picked up some classic Rotel CD players for R200 each! Regards [/QUOTE]
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