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I've Just Learned What Amplfier Bias Is...

I’ve just learned what amplifier bias is and want to share what it is, especially to us newbies out there. Here is an email I sent to Klaus Bunge of Odyssey Audio this morning:


Hi Klaus,

Bare with me here as I’m a newbie and am just learning about asking YOU the right questions, before I give you a call as I just read the 12/10 six moons review of the Odyssey Kismet Monos along with the 11/10 audiocircle forum of Kismet vs Extreme:

https://6moons.com/audioreviews/odyssey2/1.html
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=88089.0

So to make a long story short. So far I (think) would like to purchase a lightly USED from you Khartago Stereo Extreme + biased to every conceivable variable you can think of that I may need for my particular system and room specifics.

Am I ready to buy now, no but I’m working on it.

One of the interesting facts is this morning I’ve spent about three hours trying to figure out why and how folks with high end audio gear use components WITHOUT tone, treble and bass control in the sound chain.

What I’ve read this morning and come to understand is it’s because it’s best to get the amplifier manufacturer or DIY biasing of the amplifier for the best resolution, soundstage, imaging, speed, fidelity, tonal balance, holographic three dimensionality, neutral and dynamics - spot on - in the listening room itself and completely compatible with my gear.

Bare with me Klaus, I’m getting there.

I’ve written this on behalf of all of us newbies out here who are constantly trying to learn in this Hi-Fi thing. And by all means you experienced Hi-Fi Heads out there please chime in.

This is NOT to say there is anything wrong with tone controls, DSP, EQ or any other form of tuning your system, it’s just I’ve learned a new way of getting there.

It reminds me of my stubbornness NOT to use my systems room correction so I’m constantly upgrading my systems peripherals by ear.

For example just last week I’ve decided to order Duelund Double Strand Pair w/KLEI banana plugs DCA12GA or what is commonly referred to as Double Shotguns w/KLEI banana plugs of DCA12GA for my front speakers as I’m always looking to upgrade and with this simple upgrade I’ve managed save some coin as I already use single strand pair Duelund DCA12GA for my front speakers and can reuse.




tyray
jnorris2005
185 posts
 
I'll bet Klaus Bunge is scratching his head as we speak.
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tablejockey
3,916 posts
 
What the heck did I just read?

Go to the library and pick up a analog electronics 101 book.
Get an overview of electronics theory. 

Careful with all that audio jumbo jumbo.

The only reason to be concerned with bias, is if you're thinking of playing with tube amplifiers. Bias is simply voltage

If you want to enlighten yourself-
http://ken-gilbert.com/images/pdf/taste_of_tubes.pdf



erik_squires
16,134 posts
 
Amplifier bias is when it only plays Genesis with Peter Gabriel well, but refuses to play Genesis with Phil Collins at all.
tyray OP
607 posts
 
@kacomess,
Thank you

@jnorris2005,
He's the one who emailed me he does have specials and trade ins and to give him a call so we can talk about it...For the money, his customer service, 20 year warranty and quality of his amplifiers cost/performance value I have no problem buying used from the person who would personally go through to make sure it's right for me. If I'm not mistaken that's what he's known for...Beside I learned about his quality of his amps from here on agon from @patrickdowns.
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