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Power amplifier sensitivity question....
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<blockquote data-quote="Ivan Beaver" data-source="post: 49903" data-attributes="member: 30"><p>Re: Power amplifier sensitivity question....</p><p></p><p>The reason is that the two specs are kinda-but not always related.</p><p></p><p>The maximum input is the point at which the INPUT stage will clip.</p><p></p><p>The output wattage is the maximum output "power" (voltage actually)</p><p></p><p>The gain is the gain of the amp.</p><p></p><p>The input voltage required is ASSUMING that the level controls on the amp are run full up. If you turn the levels down, then the overal gain of the amp (from input to output) is less-so you have to drive it harder to be able to get the full output. The maximum input is the most you can drive it with-before the input stage clips.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ivan Beaver, post: 49903, member: 30"] Re: Power amplifier sensitivity question.... The reason is that the two specs are kinda-but not always related. The maximum input is the point at which the INPUT stage will clip. The output wattage is the maximum output "power" (voltage actually) The gain is the gain of the amp. The input voltage required is ASSUMING that the level controls on the amp are run full up. If you turn the levels down, then the overal gain of the amp (from input to output) is less-so you have to drive it harder to be able to get the full output. The maximum input is the most you can drive it with-before the input stage clips. [/QUOTE]
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