That looks very interesting, I'll await a review hopefully from Amir.Sabaj A5 has 2 x RCA Inputs
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That looks very interesting, I'll await a review hopefully from Amir.Sabaj A5 has 2 x RCA Inputs
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It's up to you, the A5 is an IcePower and not the best model.That looks very interesting, I'll await a review hopefully from Amir.
Through a nice balanced DAC such as the matching Topping E50 which has three switchable inputs for USB, optical and coax connections.Which is the right way to attach a CD player or a Streamer to these nice inputs?
With RCA to TS cable, something like thisBalanced TRS imputs: Which is the right way to attach a CD player or a Streamer to these nice inputs?
I don't see how it would get damaged, but don't take my word for that at all as I have no idea at all. What I do know is that's what I'm doing with my desktop system that has a PA5 in it. The speakers will make a "pssshhh" noise when you do it. It's not very loud, so I can't see it doing any damage to the speakers, but depending on your situation it could definitely be annoying. Maybe @JohnYang1997 can tell us if what I'm doing is actually bad or or not.Would the PA5 risk to be damaged if the switch is on al the time and powered up from a power strip?
I'm using these TS to RCA adapter plugs, an they work great. Your unbalanced device probably won't drive the amp to full power due to gain. There is a ton of info on that in this thread.Balanced TRS imputs: Which is the right way to attach a CD player or a Streamer to these nice inputs?
Balanced TRS imputs: Which is the right way to attach a CD player or a Streamer to these nice inputs?
it will drop power by about 40% assuming the RCA outputs deliver 2V max. Power is not volume. you need approx 10x power to perceive a doubling of volume. 40% less power (about 2.2 dB) will typically be perceived as about 11% drop in volumeOK... It will drop the volume in half![]()
This is true if the input is based on a differential amplifier. If not (as it is in the basic TPA32XX application), the power will be 1/4 of the nominal power.OK... It will drop the volume in half![]()
Again no - the amp sensitivity is 2.6V Deliver that and the amp outputs full power. If an RCA output delivers 2V, that is 2.2dB down on 2.6V, or 40%down on power.This is true if the input is based on a differential amplifier. If not (as it is in the basic TPA32XX application), the power will be 1/4 of the nominal power.
Clearly this amp was designed to be used with balanced connections, anything else is a poor compromise at best. Just use it the the way it was intended or use a different amp that suits your needs.
The main power problem is not in the input signal level, but in the topology of the bridge amplifier circuit and the output voltage at which thd is 1%. Look at the attached picture.Again no - the amp sensitivity is 2.6V Deliver that and the amp outputs full power. If an RCA output delivers 2V, that is 2.2dB down on 2.6V, or 40%down on power.
But this is not how the PA5 works.Look at the attached picture.
What do you think balanced even mean?Clearly this amp was designed to be used with balanced connections, anything else is a poor compromise at best. Just use it the the way it was intended or use a different amp that suits your needs.