|   This may be a dumb Question but im new (help) | mikert456
Sep 4, 2002 11:31 PM | | First what is the difference between an intergrated amp and simply an amp. Next I want to add some power to my paradigm moniter 90ps v2. Currently im using the denon 3801 av reciever with only a modest 105watts per channel. Ive heard that more power will increase dynamics and overall sound while allowing higher volumes. If so can anyone recommend anything that could do this. Would 130watts be audibaly noticable over 105. Another question is there anyway to process two channel stereo music but bypass the denon but still keep the speakers hooked up to the denon for it lacks musicality but on home theater it is great. Thanks to anyone who answers anyone of the questions |
| re: This may be a dumb Question but im new (help) | Lazarus Short
Sep 5, 2002 3:18 AM | | I don't consider 105 watts to be modest - I'm using a 40 watt amp and it's plenty. As several posters have said, the extra watts will give you only minimaly more volume before clipping. What you should look for is an amp with a more robust power supply, and more current capability. I used to use (same speakers) a power amp rated at 60 amps peak current and it was awesome. My present amp does not match that, but it has glorious midrange - but I digress...
There are switching devices which will allow you to use two amps with one set of speakers - audio stores use them, and I've seen them for sale on eBay. An amp is usually understood to be an integrated amp, but if it is disintegrated (so to speak) then the input/control section is the preamp, and the output section is the power amp. |
| re: This may be a dumb Question but im new (help) | snickelfritz
Sep 5, 2002 12:29 PM | | Your speakers have built-in poweramps for the bass section, so the "modest" 105watts of your Denon is probably more than adequate.
You would need to at least double the power of the Denon to make a worthwhile upgrade. |
| re: This may be a dumb Question but im new (help) | skeptic
Sep 8, 2002 5:47 PM | | "is there anyway to process two channel stereo music but bypass the denon but still keep the speakers hooked up to the denon for it lacks musicality but on home theater it is great."
At your level of skill, any tricky wiring you try yourself will undoubtedly result in a trip to the repair shop to fix a very expensive mistake. Leave well enough alone or get something you like in its place. The difference between 105 watts and 130 watts, all other things being equal is inaudible.
An integrated amplifier is a power amplifier and a preamplifer on one chasis. Add a tuner on the same chasis and it's called a receiver. Take away the power amplifier and it's called a tuner preamplifier. Amp is a generic term which could refer to either an integrated amplifier or just a power amplifier. |
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