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Hey,

I'm seeing more online about traditional amps being better for subs than the lightweight class D amps. I believe I've seen that here before too. If so, what would be some good ones to consider for sub duty, new or used? Any difference for tops?

I just came across this also, which I believe emphasizes it's more a factor of shorter cable than the amp itself.

http://eaw.com/amplifier-damping-factor ... -or-is-it/

Thanks!

Donny

doncolga wrote: I just came across this also, which I believe emphasizes it's more a factor of shorter cable than the amp itself.
http://eaw.com/amplifier-damping-factor ... -or-is-it/

Damping factor is a non-factor:
http://www.cartchunk.org/audiotopics/DampingFactor.pdf

Speaker cables should be limited to 50 feet primarily to keep resistance and capacitance values low. Class D amps work just as well as any other for subs. It's the inadequate current capacity of some switching power supplies commonly used with inexpensive Class D amps that limits their performance.

Bill Fitzmaurice wrote: It's the inadequate current capacity of some switching power supplies commonly used with inexpensive Class D amps that limits their performance.

This. The difference is audible. It's why I sell Ashly. They're a hybrid, with some iron in there.

I have been looking at old irons to incorperate into my home systems and trying to find info on what to look for in amps....thought this may be a good read for some like me..

.https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifi ... s_of_merit