How has the gain of the AKSA been set?
The gain of the AKSAs, both models, is set by the ratio of two critically important resistors in the feedback network. For both amplifiers, this gain is 38.3, or 32dB. These resistors fix the gain across the audio band, and have been selected to so that the AKSA may be driven to full power with all known CD and DVD players in the marketplace, without the usual addition of a preamplifier with gain. To ensure stability with all known speaker loads, the gain outside the audio band is restricted with three different mechanisms which jointly conspire to make the amplifiers unconditionally stable. Gain is pulled back below unity by 450KHz, well outside the audio band, to meet this requirement. Because of these delicate adjustments, it is not recommended to alter the gain of the AKSA without first consulting the designer. It can be done, but it must be done with considerable care.
