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Post by kenq on Mar 15, 2024 14:16:44 GMT -5
I'm planning to use it for 2 channel stereo but have heard that going with a 3 channel gives you more headroom as the power supply is bigger. The A3 is only $50 more so was wondering if that would be money well spent or not? Any thoughts?
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Post by geebo on Mar 15, 2024 14:25:21 GMT -5
I'm planning to use it for 2 channel stereo but have heard that going with a 3 channel gives you more headroom as the power supply is bigger. The A3 is only $50 more so was wondering if that would be money well spent or not? Any thoughts? The power supplies look the same to me and the A2 has a bit more power at 160W vs 150W with two channels driven. The A3 drops to 140 with all channels driven. If you never think you'll need the extra channel I think you'd be fine with the A2. |
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Post by LuisV on Mar 15, 2024 15:41:39 GMT -5
I'm planning to use it for 2 channel stereo but have heard that going with a 3 channel gives you more headroom as the power supply is bigger. The A3 is only $50 more so was wondering if that would be money well spent or not? Any thoughts? If you're looking for plenty of 2 channel headroom and have the budget, get a pair of the A1 mono-blocks; otherwise, go with the A2. emotiva.com/collections/amps/products/basx-a1-monoblock-power-amplifierOnly reason for the A3 is for LCR in a HT setup. |
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Post by kenq on Mar 17, 2024 21:44:22 GMT -5
Great info, thanks for your input.
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Post by turner on Apr 27, 2024 12:49:04 GMT -5
What is the sensitivity of your speakers? Room size and listening position? I chose the BasX A2 myself and am completely happy with it. I also don't like ear bleeding or crazy loud music.. So amp clipping or distortion never comes into play for me.
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Post by novisnick on Apr 27, 2024 12:57:54 GMT -5
I'm planning to use it for 2 channel stereo but have heard that going with a 3 channel gives you more headroom as the power supply is bigger. The A3 is only $50 more so was wondering if that would be money well spent or not? Any thoughts? The power supplies look the same to me and the A2 has a bit more power at 160W vs 150W with two channels driven. The A3 drops to 140 with all channels driven. If you never think you'll need the extra channel I think you'd be fine with the A2. Good advice but,,,,, I’ve always failed at seeing into the future. For an extra $50 and with a loss of only 10 Watt which will make no difference I highly suggest the A3.  |
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