Altmann BYOB vs. Audiosector Patek vs. 47 Labs


Has anyone compared these 3 low-powered chip amps?
Altmann BYOB
Patek
47 Labs

Which would be the most dynamic running a 4" single driver speaker which has no x-over and an efficiency of 88dB? I listen at 60-80dB.
I would like clarity and detail but chip amps have a reputation for lack of dynamics, thin sound, and grainy. Which of these 3 amps would minimize these problems?
cdc
I have not conducted the comparison you are seeking, but I do have some experience with the Audiosector Patek v2 chip amp, which I have used for at least some period in all three of my audio systems. I have definitely not encountered any of the negative characteristics that you mentioned with the Audiosector amp. That is to say that the amp has excellent dynamics, it is not at all thin sounding, and its treble is pretty refined and not at all grainy.

The Audiosector amp has significantly more power than is needed to drive my speakers to extremely loud levels (my speakers range in sensitivity from 93dB to 98dB). Based on the average SPLs that you mention, I would expect the Audiosector amp - at 40 to 50 solid state watts per channel - to have enough power to drive your 88dB efficient speakers. However, I wonder about the sort of impedance load that is represented by your speakers. I think you will get the most out of any chip amp if you present it with a higher impedance load and minimal dips below 4 ohms. Chip amps tend to run hot and experience stress if you ask them to drive low impedance loads at other than subdued decibel levels.
Yup..I'm with Bob here. I never noticed the traits you describe Cdc.I'm pretty positive the AudioSector will drive those 4 inchers easily. Rawsonte makes some good chip amps I've been told. You may want to check him out as well.
I'm looking at the Audio Sector after having considered the 47 Labs. The integrated Patek can now be built with a Placette type 128 step RVC. I'm seriously considering it and matching it with a pair of Zu speakers.
Interesting Clio, Peter told me he had some form of RVC volume control in the works. He has been working on that for well over a year. Nice to read he's implementing it into his integrated. It should sound fantastic!