Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The way pro audio amp manufacturers rate power amps over years has changed drastically. A new watt is way different than an old watt and each has its assets and issues. Here is the first video of several I am doing on power amps.

00:00 Intro
00:44 All watts are not created equal
01:23 Old amp power specs vs new amp specs
02:00 Analogy to cars
03:50 Different ways amps deliver power
05:50 Power delivery duration
07:10 Thermal constraints
07:50 Impedance vs peak power vs time
09:22 Amp capabilities vs music type
10:55 Test methods to hear loaded amp output
12:20 Outro

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