Class D is just Dandy!

I don't know if that would make that big of a difference as the amps are not really modular and can't be modified to add or delete channels once built so I assume ATI has some regulator in the mix once they are built...

I really just wonder what the sonic differences would be between the regular and the bridged modules, if any.

Hi @jrunr

Regulator or not, the question is whether they all share a transformer, that's where the money/size/weight is.

If I were designing them, I'd stick to 1 power supply model, and add or remove amp modules as necessary.

Best,

E

E,

Do yo think there would be sonic differences between the modules?

@jrunr

I would listen to them. :)

Bridging is a tricky thing, possibly involving slightly more circuitry at the front end, and possibly lower damping factor (Higher impedance). How much is audible? Is a higher 8 ohm power rating going to help you drive speakers better? (unlikely)

The real question for me would be whether you need 500 Watts / Channel. :) The basic 200W/ch models are overkill for almost everyone. In a modest configuration (< 8 channels) you could have a lot of reserve power.

Depending on the costs involved, you might also want to play with the 400 W/Ch nCore kits available from Hypex. I’m not sure how they compare to the ATI multi-channel amps.

Best,

E

It's also important to say, differences are not better or worse necessarily. Maybe two amps sound different. Is one better or worse, is it worth caring about? Are you trying to make your ears more sensitive or enjoy music and movies more? :)

We get all confused in our goals (Me too!) so it's important to be clear. Audiophiles too often think the next different thing is "better" when it's not. I think even John Coltrane was guilty of this, and would make endless takes until someone told him "You can't play it any better, just different."

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E