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Can a new amplifier affect speaker placement?

Hi all,

So I went out and got me a shiny new amp. One thing I'm certain I've noticed is the bass isn't as rich as with the old amp. The new amp is well-known for its bass response. The old one may have been too (don't remember) - but it's less than half the power and a fourth the cost of the new one. Both amps are overachievers in their price category. In short - I've trouble believing my little Creek 5350SE has bigger bass than my NAD M2. I wonder if something else is going on. Has anyone had to re-position their speakers, following a new amp purchase?
sturgl
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mapman
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Stur,

Ithink you are on the right track.
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philjolet
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if you switch back to the Creek the answer will present itself

did that sound wise?

I said it anyway!

LOL

Sturgl you are all over it

have fun
zd542
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If there is one component I still kick myself in the ass for selling, it was my 5350SE. Sure my Ayre V5's are a little better, but the Creek was just the most fun and useful audio component I think I've ever had. In all fairness to your NAD, it probably does need some time to break in. Also, with a new amp, its possible you may have to move your speakers a little to compensate for differences there are between the 2 amps and how they effecr your speakers.
hasse
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03-08-13: Mezmo
Could be that it is more capable, and that what you're hearing less of is actually a product of better control and more accuracy.
This has been my experience with more powerful amps with good bass control
foster_9
1,610 posts
 
There is a feature on the amp called a
"5 Position Digital Impedance Compensation Filter"

Have you used this and what if any effect did it have on the speaker's bass performance?
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