need a power amp to run a set of infinity kappa 9s
Csontos Simply put NO, they will drive them but will run out of steam (current) at those loads below 2ohm, especially at the below 1ohm points discussed, BJT's (bi-polars) are for these speakers. And I believe most Infinity's were voiced around Krells, as they were one of the only amps around at that time that could drive these sort of loads "with ease". Cheers George |
But as I said, the Acoustat TNT200 and 120 were designed to drive low impedance loads. In stereo, the 200 doesn't even break a sweat. In mono, they get a little warm. That's driving the Kappas. They have the Hitachi T03 2SK135/J50 and the 120 has the 2SK134/J49. Roy, who was a principal engineer at Acoustat and instrumental in designing these amps assured me that they can easily handle the Kappa 9s. He was correct. My assertion regards the inherent nature of mosfets to thermally self-protect by reducing conduction as they heat up. Seems ideal in low impedance circumstances. |
The Acoustat TNT200 has 7amp Mosfet output devices at 6 per channel. A max of 21amp peak, Krells can have 15 - 20amp output devices at up to 4 x the amount, do the math. The TNT will drive the them ok?, but where the Infinity's load down low and in the upper mids is you need a amp with a Krell like ability to get the best out of them. Cheers George |
09-04-15: Audiolabyrinth Now that would up a rocket up them 24 x 20amp BJT per channel, overkill yes. http://www.hifisentralen.no/forumet/attachments/vennetra-der-hifimerker/232475d1386850163-krell-fpb700cx-front-lch-original-rear-rch-upgraded.jpg http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=41346 Cheers George |
