Watt War

I always read about the amp wars of the 70's.
Can anyone tell me who won?
(and was there a Marshall Plan?....sorry about that, couldn't resist.)

jpwarren5806-11-2020 6:52pm

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denverfred Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 252 posts 06-11-2020 at 08:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMO the only real winners were the repair shops, FEDX/UPS, and anyone selling abdominal trusses.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 06-12-2020 at 02:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Crown XLS1502! 300wpc/8ohms, 600wpc/4ohms. 9.8 lbs! $439! Look out all you manufacturers of 5-figure amps!
tooblue Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,960 posts 06-12-2020 at 04:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ampzilla of course. Enjoy the music
jollygreenaudiophile2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 275 posts 06-30-2020 at 01:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have never heard a "Chip amp", sound like anything other than a "Chip amp", once it is under a decent load. And I really tried to embrace the "Class D", technology. But it was the wattage ratings they try to pull off with all class "D" amplifiers? THAT, is what truly finished them for me. The final nail in their coffin.
tom6897 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 07-01-2020 at 04:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete We did! With mass marketing and lots of audio equipment rags to print glowing reviews of everything that passes through their doors we have no excuse not to own several amps of varying designs. Thanks to audio websites we can buy and sell at will for $.30 on the dollar and own some incredible gear.

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