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RE: 50w powering gunned 1.6s, am I crazy?

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In Reply to: RE: 50w powering gunned 1.6s, am I crazy? posted by Enchantment1.6s on May 14, 2016 at 16:53:06

I'm on board with you. I recently had to ditch my $$$ 250 wpc separates, and get an old audiolab 8000 out of the attic -- 50 wpc, little brit integrated from the early 90's.

Unless I am really trying to crank some power music, that little integrated is actually more clear and detailed, a trait I value highly.

(btw, I have a good powered sub to go w/ my 1.2's. The maggies don't go below 40 hz or so)

Audio is a strange hobby lol. Sometimes unusual combinations click. I personally think, it comes down to simplicity. The Audiolab just has 2 pairs of amp transistors compared to 10 per channel in the old set up. I'm more than happy, unless I am really pushing the system which, let's face it, is maybe 5% of my listening time.
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RE: 50w powering gunned 1.6s, am I crazy? - Satie 11:06:42 05/28/16 (0)
The Audiolab is a really nice piece and an amazing performer in its price range in the day. A favorite.Loved it on KEF 104.2.

I don't think it is enough to get the higher volume even when coupled with a subwoofer. You probably could do more output by raising the XO to 80hz. That might cover your needs more fully, as both speaker distortion and power demand are still high in the 40-80 hz range. IIRC there is a published THD measurement of the 1.7 playing 40hz at 95db with 30 odd % THD, which goes down to single digits at 80hz 95 db.
Yup. I'm really really loving this setup now - Enchantment1.6s 22:48:02 05/24/16 (0)
It does all the audiophile things quite well and it's extremely engaging to listen to.

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