How To Measure "Current" In An Amplifier?


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I've heard lots of times that an amplifier needs lots of "current" to drive a low impedance load.  
Is there any measurement on a spec sheet that would measure current?  
A high watts per channel amp does not necessarily mean that the amp has high current.
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mitch4t

Showing 1 response by wspohn

One of my older amps has these specs:

150 watts RMS continuous, 8 ohms
300 watts RMS continuous, 4 ohms
475 watts RMS continuous, 2 ohms
Bridged mono:
550 watts RMS continuous, 8 ohms
800 watts RMS continuous, 4 ohms
1000 watts RMS continuous, 2 ohms
Output Current:
40 amps peak, continuous
90 amps peak, 0.1 ohm, 20 msec, 1 kHz

The ability to supply continuous current means a good power section, and the doubling into lower impedances also indicate a 'stiff' power supply.