Amplifiers

Audio Amplifiers

You have plenty of amplifiers to choose from here, with most types now being a digital class D design. Generally you will pay a little more for the digital amplifier, but they are much lighter, so if you are constantly on the move the digital solution may be best. Some consider the low frequency response and dynamics better for analogue power amplifiers, but modern digital designs have overcome many of the original problems and the low frequency response and clarity is excellent.

There are a huge range of powers available, so there should be something to suite any system requirement. You could consider bridging smaller amplifiers to drive bass loudspeakers. This is often a good solution if you have one one bass cabinet, used in mono and combine this with stereo mid tops. This technique eliminates ending up with a spare channel in the second amplifier, so can save a little money and weight. Power amplifiers are often called slave amplifiers, there is no difference, just the terminology, so don’t let this confuse you.

Things to consider:

• Power requirement for all occasions

• Amplifier weight and size

• Cost versus convenience