Interesting question I think Ralph may have hit on. I have lots of amps and they all exhibit the same behavior potentially. But I don't think it's limited to mosfets. I have both mosfet and bi-polar types and the same thing applies to both. This phenomenon is more prevalent when an amp is listened to "cold" and as it warms up, performance seems to fall off a bit. Not as noticeable with an amp left on 24/7. Mine are on 24/7 and sound better and better as they warm up. Why? Because quiescent current is higher when it's cold or cooler than when it's 'cookin'. So my solution is to set quiescent current to optimum when it's good and hot. The op has good ears. Not many people care about that even if they notice. It has to do with manufacturers' warranty issues. The cooler they run, the longer they last.
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
I don't understand-after my Musical Fidelity M6i amp warms up for about an hour I notice the deep bass & kick drum aren't the same.
They sound less musical with loss of weight/depth.The notes are there but the moving of air have left.Sound is has much less impact and boreing.
I had the same problem with Bryston amp so there is no defect with amps nor with the rest of my equipment/
PSB Synchrony one speakers,AQ cables,Bryston CD Player.
My question has anyone heard similar & is there a plausable reason?
They sound less musical with loss of weight/depth.The notes are there but the moving of air have left.Sound is has much less impact and boreing.
I had the same problem with Bryston amp so there is no defect with amps nor with the rest of my equipment/
PSB Synchrony one speakers,AQ cables,Bryston CD Player.
My question has anyone heard similar & is there a plausable reason?
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