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CD-R and Audio Hardware => Audio Hardware => Topic started by: MrCogline on 2011-12-21 18:35:35

Title: Suitable Amplifier?
Post by: MrCogline on 2011-12-21 18:35:35
Hi could anyone please suggest a cheap amplifier to use with my Sonus Faber Electa's?

Just need something to drive them for new years party while i sort out my tube amp.

Thanks,
Jake.
Title: Suitable Amplifier?
Post by: mixminus1 on 2011-12-21 19:20:50
Well, according to John Atkinson's measurements (http://www.stereophile.com/content/sonus-faber-electa-amator-loudspeaker-e-le-misure) from Stereophile's original review of the Electas, they're super-easy to drive - no weird phase angles, and the impedance never drops below 6 ohms - so pretty much any amp should work just fine (well, any amp that will stay on and not cut out  ).
Title: Suitable Amplifier?
Post by: MrCogline on 2011-12-21 19:39:21
Yey!
Thanks for quick reply! what sort of watts should i be able to throw at the speaker?

The speakers are 8 ohms btw

Title: Suitable Amplifier?
Post by: pdq on 2011-12-21 20:27:05
Eight ohms is just the nominal impedance. The actual impedance is frequency dependent, thus mixminus1's comment.