ps audio p500

is a ps audio p500 powerful enough to power a 225 watt amp
a pre amp and a cd player

cortw01-13-2013 10:30pm

zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 01-14-2013 at 02:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It depends.
elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 01-14-2013 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No. The problem with powering an amplifier from any PS Audio regenerator is the PS Audio unit itself uses about TWICE the power it generates. So to make it power an amplifier it is going to run hot. Running an amplifier from one also makes the power regenerator run hard. and they do best with a light load. I use my PS Audio P600 ony to power a few digital components. It stays cool, and will run forever at that load. For my amp I use a regilar type power conditioner, a Furman REF20i.
brf Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,699 posts 01-14-2013 at 02:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely NO. Check your equipment's power consumption specifications. The PS500 was not really designed for power amps.