Every one of these amplifiers has different characteristics,
and I would categorize the F3 as having very fine midrange
and a sweet, slightly soft top end. It is not known for
having much punch and control on the bottom end, and has
a relatively low damping factor of about 8.
If you want more and better bottom end, you are probably
looking at an F5. Myself, I would consider bi-amping
the speakers.
and I would categorize the F3 as having very fine midrange
and a sweet, slightly soft top end. It is not known for
having much punch and control on the bottom end, and has
a relatively low damping factor of about 8.
If you want more and better bottom end, you are probably
looking at an F5. Myself, I would consider bi-amping
the speakers.
I have tested several modifications of F3 schematics and achieved more impressive bass by increasing an idle current and decreasing voltage amplification factor (increasing NFB) from 5 to 2.
As for improving highs, one may disconnect the chain for current source modulation, but this makes less bass at the same time.
If for Bi-Amping, I would definitely use F3 with disconnected modulation.
As for improving highs, one may disconnect the chain for current source modulation, but this makes less bass at the same time.
If for Bi-Amping, I would definitely use F3 with disconnected modulation.
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