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Power Manipulation in Dolby Atmos AV Receivers Power Manipulation in Dolby Atmos AV Receivers We've noticed a trend in the recent crop of Dolby Atmos receivers that are no longer rating full bandwidth power with 2CH driven. Are you really getting more power or just clever specsmanship?
Trading Amplifier Quality for Features in AV Receivers - A New Trend? Trading Amplifier Quality for Features in AV Receivers - A New Trend? Is there a new trend for trading audio amplifier quality for features in AV receivers. We explore some of the newer AV Receivers and compare their amplifier quality to their predecessors to find out.
AV Receiver and Amplifier Power Ratings Trends: Manipulating Wattage Ratings AV Receiver and Amplifier Power Ratings Trends: Manipulating Wattage Ratings Ever wonder how receiver and amplifier power ratings are measured? How "accurate" are they really? This article and YouTube video explores the trends in wattage ratings and how its changed over time.
Setting the A/V Receiver Impedance Selector Switch Setting the A/V Receiver Impedance Selector Switch This article explores the purpose and function of the impedance switch found on some A/V receivers. Tradeoffs of following manufacturers recommended settings are also discussed. YouTube video inside.
Can Good Amplifier Design Mitigate Sonic Differences Between Cables? Can Good Amplifier Design Mitigate Sonic Differences Between Cables? Designing an amplifier to be too stable and protected to prevent damage or fire during misuse or short circuiting will result in sound degradation. Is this true or yet another audio myth we uncovered?
Why Audio Amplifiers Can Sound Different Why Audio Amplifiers Can Sound Different Paul Ceurvels, Senior EE at Atlantic Technology discusses his experiences behind the scenes to explain how amplifiers can sound different from one another. Do you think amplifiers sound different?
The Most Memorable Audio Receivers of the Last 50 Years The Most Memorable Audio Receivers of the Last 50 Years This article highlights the most memorable audio receivers for the last 50 years ranging from vintage two-channel to the latest in multi-channel surround sound. What are your favorite receivers?
The Sound of Audio Amplifiers: Can you hear a difference between Amps? The Sound of Audio Amplifiers: Can you hear a difference between Amps? This article explores the technical reasons why audio amplifiers can sound different. Audio measurements can help explain why things look different but audibility isn't always so cut and dry.
Audioholics Amplifier Measurement Standard Audioholics Amplifier Measurement Standard This article discusses the Audioholics testing methodology for measuring amplifier performance in receivers and power amps. We discuss the relevancy of the measurements and how they can affect sound.
Amplifier Voltage Gain Explained – Matching Amp to Preamp Amplifier Voltage Gain Explained – Matching Amp to Preamp Interested in a separate amplifier? Amplifier voltage gain and sensitivity are important specs to know about. This article explains the concept to help identify how to match your amp to a preamp.