10 watts will be enough in most cases.
I wouldn't wanna use a single ma12070 chip less than 20 watt pr channel in 8 ohm im fine with around 25 watt in 8 ohm with high 80's sensitive speakers
10 watts will be enough in most cases.
It heavily depends on room and listening conditions.I wouldn't wanna use a single ma12070 chip less than 20 watt pr channel in 8 ohm im fine with around 25 watt in 8 ohm with high 80's sensitive speakers
Hello! How A1 sound quality comparing to 9000a? A1 it s a good match for r3?It heavily depends on room and listening conditions.
In my living room I have Audiolab 9000a + Kef R3. And in general situation amp draws about 30-40w total (according to current meter). So talking into accout efficiency, you can imagine power drawn per channel.
I am also debating with myself....objectively I would never ever buy this amp (based on its horrid measurements) however, subjectively speaking I am extremely curious about how it sounds....Really curious about this little guy, I’m fighting very hard my subjective double to not buy one to try.
I know there will probably not sound different than my current amps, but the idea is stuck.
What helps my objective side is that I would need two of them, so the price is hard to swallow.
I am also debating with myself....objectively I would never ever buy this amp (based on its horrid measurements) however, subjectively speaking I am extremely curious about how it sounds....
Power (I think) would not be an issue for me since I would drive full range drivers with it + I am using two subs crossed at 80Hz so the A1 would be relieved from handling low bass (which it cannot do properly anyway I guess)
I am trying to buy a used one at a very good price; if I succeed, I will share my experience here
In the meantime, if anybody else wants to share some experience please do not hesitate
Thank you
As far as I am concerned the bass of the A1 is the star of the show. I think it may be a bit pointless if you are using subs. I have 2 and use 1 per channel. I am pleased and the system can play loud enough for me. My room is fairly large and my speakers are not efficient.
If your speakers are less efficient than 89 dB per watt and you have a medium or larger room I think once A1 is not enough. If you have speakers that are efficient and your room is not too big, then one A1 should do fine.
Sensitivity is 89dB and listening distance is 2.5m
And the signal will have a 24dB/oct. high-pass at 80Hz (because of the subs taking over from there)
When it comes to the mids and highs, stage, separation, etc. what is your experience? Is it not that much better(?) or different vs. a normal let's say class D amp?
I am also debating with myself....objectively I would never ever buy this amp (based on its horrid measurements) however, subjectively speaking I am extremely curious about how it sounds....
Power (I think) would not be an issue for me since I would drive full range drivers with it + I am using two subs crossed at 80Hz so the A1 would be relieved from handling low bass (which it cannot do properly anyway I guess)
I am trying to buy a used one at a very good price; if I succeed, I will share my experience here
In the meantime, if anybody else wants to share some experience please do not hesitate
Thank you
Sensitivity is 89dB and listening distance is 2.5m
And the signal will have a 24dB/oct. high-pass at 80Hz (because of the subs taking over from there)
When it comes to the mids and highs, stage, separation, etc. what is your experience? Is it not that much better(?) or different vs. a normal let's say class D amp?
Ok, have you got it yet and how is it working out for you?
Hi! You said that you use 2 VMV A1… in bridge mono? How do you do that? I use one with my Lintons and I love itJust one more thing about the A1. It is a kick ass headphone amplifier. I have had a few of those. It is a cut above the Aune A17 for example as far as I am concerned.
Hi! You said that you use 2 VMV A1… in bridge mono? How do you do that? I use one with my Lintons and I love it. For headphone amp you meant Aune S17 I guess…?
Thanks for your answer! How would you describe the difference in sound using two units instead of one?The VMV A1 is a headphone amp. The headphone socket is on the back. There is no bridge mono option. The advantage by using it in mono is that the power supply only needs to power one channel.
Thanks for your answer! How would you describe the difference in sound using two units instead of one?