I am trying to solve a popping problem when nothing is playing on my stereo, nothing connected to my amp.
Just the occasional pop, from both speakers, volume all the way down, not dependent on what source is selected on the amp but happens when in my old apartment the fan/blower for the furnace goes off. (Yes, all on the same circuit, if you can believe it.)
Have a duet in place.
Plinius 9200 -- > 200 wpc @ 8 ohms.
dynaudio 1.3SEs. -- horribly inefficient speakers but are a delight.
I thought a P500 would be sufficient, but was taken aback when I was informed by PS Audio on the phone that a P500 wouldn't be enough. He indicated that I'd need at least a P1000. I'm not going to do that behemoth.
Can I really not be served more than adequately served by a p500?
PS Audio representative's rationale was that at 200 wpc, two channels, i'd need 400 watts, and @ 50% efficiency I'd need 800 watt capability.
I thought, well, maybe, for nanosecond or a microsecond.
My deal is that I can't afford the Power Plant Premier, but w/ the P500s starting at $850.
Any opinions?
Thanks.