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From: alonso@princeton.UUCP (Rafael Alonso)
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Subject: Re: source of data on transient response in receivers
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Date: Tue, 24-Sep-85 15:58:41 EDT
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> I'm looking to buy (upgrade) a receiver in the 150-300 range.  I
> don't need more than 35 watts for my tastes and speakers.  But I've
> heard that buying more power than that may also buy me more headroom
> for sudden but brief peaks in music.  These "transients" may zip up
> to 100 watts, although not often or for long.  I can't seem to find
> any vendor specs on their product's performance in this area.  Can
> anyone give any pointers to technical writeups or lab test data?
> This may be of general interest, post or mail me directly as you
> think best.
> -- 
> 
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Most audio magazines provide dynamic headroom numbers for the amps they
test. You may want to check the NAD 2200 amp (reviewed in this Oct's Stereo
Review).  It is rated for 100 watts, but actually provides 158. It can provide
about 700 watts for 50ms bursts. Lists at $448.
       Rafael Alonso


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