Here’s a question for the educated masses. Assuming a digital source, for the same power output, do people feel there is any difference in sound between 2 otherwise identical amps of different power ratings?
I ask this question because many people seem to want to build larger versions of amplifiers, yet probably wouldn’t get anywhere near clipping on smaller versions.
The reason I stipulated a digital source is that the output is set at a maximum level and it is impossible to achieve greater output regardless of material playing.
Just to get the discussion rolling, my feeling is that provided the power supply is capable of providing the required current, any additional “headroom” voltage above the maximum required is immaterial.
Other thoughts?
Cheers,
Pete
I ask this question because many people seem to want to build larger versions of amplifiers, yet probably wouldn’t get anywhere near clipping on smaller versions.
The reason I stipulated a digital source is that the output is set at a maximum level and it is impossible to achieve greater output regardless of material playing.
Just to get the discussion rolling, my feeling is that provided the power supply is capable of providing the required current, any additional “headroom” voltage above the maximum required is immaterial.
Other thoughts?
Cheers,
Pete