mcad64
Well-Known Member
In my search for a replacement for my Integra DHC 40.1 I have gone down the rabbit hole of output voltages. What a processor can put out versus what an AV receiver can put out. A few questions:
What is worse..putting out too much voltage to an amp or too little voltage?
Am I trying to match output voltage of receiver/preprocessor to amp input?
These are the specs for two of my amps:
Are they saying that it only needs between 1 and 2 volts to drive it?
Am I overthinking this and making a mountain out of a mole hill.
Little guidance would be appreciated!!
Mike
What is worse..putting out too much voltage to an amp or too little voltage?
Am I trying to match output voltage of receiver/preprocessor to amp input?
These are the specs for two of my amps:
| Power Output (Stereo) | 60 W per channel into 8Ω | |
| Power Output (Mono Bridged) | 200 W into 8Ω | |
| Design | Dual-mono, Class AB solid state | |
| Inputs | Balanced (XLR type) or Single-ended (RCA style) | |
| Input Sensitivity | Selectable: 1V or 2V input (for full output at 8Ω, depends on gain setting) | |
| Gain Settings | Selectable: 29dB (for 1V input) or 23dB (for 2V input) | |
| Noise | >110dB below rated output (at 29dB gain) | |
| Distortion (THD+Noise) | < 0.005% from 20Hz to 20kHz | |
| Slew Rate | > 120 volts per microsecond | |
| Damping Factor | Over 500 at 20 Hz, ref. 8 ohms |
Are they saying that it only needs between 1 and 2 volts to drive it?
Am I overthinking this and making a mountain out of a mole hill.
Little guidance would be appreciated!!
Mike
