Howdy guys - I have an XPA-2 amp hooked up to a pair of B&W683's and am curious how many watts (in real time) I am using. I am not worried about over driving the speakers or worried that the amp is ...

Specifying the power supply requirements for audio amplifiers can be tricky. If the power supply is overdesigned it will add unnecessary cost to the product, and if it supply is underdesigned the ...

As audio/video hobbyists, most of us grew up thinking that if we have an amplifier with 50 watts of rated output power into 8-ohm speakers, and that combination produces reasonably clean and loud ...

The Power Consumption on the back panel is NOT always indicative of MAX Power! Ever wonder how your favorite manufacturer rates power consumption on their AV receivers and how it relates to maximum ...

The circuit was designed to produce an audio power amplifier that operates in the range of Class A type while providing a power output of 40 Watts. Class A – refers to an output stage where the bias ...

The switching amplifier, or class D amplifier, has risen quickly to prominence in consumer audio applications, from MP3 devices including mobile phone handsets to games consoles, LCD-TVs, and home ...

Choosing the best amplifier is an important decision you’ll find yourself making when it comes to setting up your home Hi-Fi or home theater system. Or when stepping up from a soundbar or basic hi-fi.