Well,
Can you point out exactly what post in this thread where it is stated that rated output power is the measurement use to determine the answer to the initial post?
However since we are talking about amplifiers, its quality is related to power as well as distortion and noise.
It is also not quite as simple as the previous poster described because when you decide to upgrade by changing the speakers, it would be great not having to change the amplifier too. By choosing an amplifier able to drive anything the first time you do an amplifier investement, you will not be forced to change the amplifier every time you change speakers.
Objectively the measuring stick for the best amplifier would be the one with lowest noise and distortion which is powerful enough to drive any speaker. The subjective measuring stick but you need to replace the lowest noise distortion with subjective sound quality.
To be able to drive any speaker requires power. So that power is part of what makes the best amplifier should not be a surprise to anyone.
Can you point out exactly what post in this thread where it is stated that rated output power is the measurement use to determine the answer to the initial post?
However since we are talking about amplifiers, its quality is related to power as well as distortion and noise.
It is also not quite as simple as the previous poster described because when you decide to upgrade by changing the speakers, it would be great not having to change the amplifier too. By choosing an amplifier able to drive anything the first time you do an amplifier investement, you will not be forced to change the amplifier every time you change speakers.
Objectively the measuring stick for the best amplifier would be the one with lowest noise and distortion which is powerful enough to drive any speaker. The subjective measuring stick but you need to replace the lowest noise distortion with subjective sound quality.
To be able to drive any speaker requires power. So that power is part of what makes the best amplifier should not be a surprise to anyone.