eldartford
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| McIntosh Amp Ratings Like any amp with an output transformer (or autotransformer) power delivery will be the same into any load for which there is an output tap. So the "double down" rule does not apply, but neither does the "divide-by-two) rule when you go to an 8 oh... | |
| Great systems in butt-ugly rooms As the saying goes..."Beauty is in the eye of the beholder". | |
| Hyperion HPS-938 speakers Hawkeye43...There is no "correct" way for the driver cone to move for a + voltage input. There are good arguments for both directions being correct, but it really doesn't matter because if you think that absolute phase is important you can always ... | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Rauliruegas...No doubt that I said that in the past. But I get smarter every year! Don't we all. It was really a great relief that I don't need to worry about finding the "golden" X/O frequency. | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Rauliruegas...I basicly agree with your argument. But please note that I do not cross over at 80 Hz (as you state). After many frustrating years of trying to find the "right" X/O frequency I have realized that there is no one right frequency, even... | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Sirspeedy...Kumbayah | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Sirspeedy...Do my three subwoofer systems,(for the front channels) each having a 12" and a 15" driver qualify me as having some first hand experience with subwoofers?Upon further consideration I realize that a single subwoofer may be appropriate i... | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Sirspeedy...I have no idea who Dave Wilson might be, and can only speculate as to why he might promote this myth which is only too easy to disprove simply by listening. | |
| Do you think you need a subwoofer? Sirspeedy...I too am familiar with the idea that low frequencies are non-directional. Absolute BS! | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? Shadorne...I believe that transformers usually have feedback around them (the "ultralinear" configuration is the common example) which is necessary for flat frequency response and also reduces distortion. Coils in a crossover network are open loop... | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? Kirkus...Thanks! | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? Atmasphere...Just in case you don't have enough questions yet, here is another.You suggest that McIntosh uses the autotransformer so as to present the output transistors with a high impedance load even if the speaker is low impedance. The objectiv... | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? Atmasphere...Interesting. However it seems to me that this logic would not apply to a "digital" amp. Right? | |
| How do autotransformers affect sound? An autotransformer (as used by McIntosh) allows the amp to deliver its rated power into any of several load impedances. The typical solid state amp delivers its maximum power into 4 ohms. An 8 ohm load gets half as much power. A 16 ohm load, not u... | |
| can I safely drive 250watt speakers with a 600watt The amount of power (watts) going into your speaker depends on characteristics of your speaker, and how loud you play the music. A 600 watt amp will deliver only what the speaker demands, not what the amp is capable of delivering. So, the 120 watt... |