Amplifier power: Class A, AB vs D

[Sal1950]

BTW - My class D amplifier has a bright red “slam” button to add that special feeling in hard to drive speakers

Mine say PRaT

 

[mhardy6647]

Mine say PRaT

British amplifier, eh?

 

[Sal1950]

British amplifier, eh?

I didn't know that was originally a British audio term, but AI agrees. LOL

"PRaT (or PRAT) stands for
Pace, Rhythm, and Timing, a subjective audiophile term originating from British hi-fi, describing how effectively audio equipment (like speakers, amplifiers, or turntables) conveys the speed, energy, and, cohesive, engaging "groove" of music. It is often used to describe systems that make music feel live, engaging, and "foot-tapping good".

 

[tineared]

Mine doesn't say anything because it's just a nondescript little black box from Buckeye...

 

[mhardy6647]

I didn't know that was originally a British audio term, but AI agrees. LOL

"PRaT (or PRAT) stands for
Pace, Rhythm, and Timing, a subjective audiophile term originating from British hi-fi, describing how effectively audio equipment (like speakers, amplifiers, or turntables) conveys the speed, energy, and, cohesive, engaging "groove" of music. It is often used to describe systems that make music feel live, engaging, and "foot-tapping good".

A double entendre... It's also been a popular term in not-so-audiophile British.

 

[dguillor]

Class D can match class AB in driving speakers. Design details must be carefully chosen for either type. Class A has a huge disadvantage because it is extremely inefficient.

 

[RickS]

This thread has gone way off topic and not even sure where to start....

Let's start with folks sticking to amplifier-related posts please!

P.S. Recent off topic posts moved to more appropriate threads.