25-Aug-2019, 10:16
(13-Jul-2019, 22:07)David A Wrote: "How much power do you need?" is a complicated question and I think there's a tendency to think that there's a simple answer based on speaker choice/sensitivity and the peak volume your speakers are capable of but it isn't as simple as that and in reality you can find 2 people with the same speakers, one of whom might be really happy and perfectly satisfied with a 140 Pro and another who needs a 1000 Pro and who can't wait for Devialet to produce a 2000 Pro.
Not so complicated. People tend to mistakenly think they need more power because they believe more power will sound better... because it's more power. The sound quality of an amplifier has absolutely nothing to do with the amount of power it generates. Sound quality is dependent on factors such as the choice of architecture (Class A, Class A/B, Class D, etc.), choice and quality of components (solid state, valves, hybrid, etc.) circuit topology and design (multi-layer boards, discrete vs surface mount technology, etc.). Power is simply a means to an end. To produce electrical energy that can be converted into electromechanical energy. The only way to know for sure how much power you need is by measuring what you need. Most people will be surprised by how little they really need.
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