Do all amplifiers with the same specifications sound alike?
Some say that they do. Some say that they don’t. Some demonstrated that many amplifier differences can be traced to very slight frequency response difference. Let your own ears guide you. If you want to compare amplifiers, you can do it best in a controlled environment, such as your home, with your music and your speakers. Also be very careful to match levels precisely. All you need to match levels of amplifiers is a high input-impedance digital voltmeter set to AC volts and a test recording or signal generator. For best accuracy, set levels with the speakers wired to the amplifier.
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- Do all amplifiers with the same specifications sound alike?
