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RE: Question for madisonears

I am indeed using the amp on the 500 to 20K range.

On the 60 to 500 range, I have another tiny class D amp - an SMSL SA50, which is certainly one of the cheapest amps on earth at 70$. It puts out 25W with the wind in the back and drives 104dB sensitive bass horns. I've tried regular class AB amps in that position but, integration between ways works better if you use the same type of amplification throughout, I found.
I also enjoy looking at the ridiculously small size of the amps (they both fit on a single shelf of my rack, with the active crossover next to them, and there's still some space around), the ridiculously HUGE size of the speakers, and the massive sound it all produces.
The modded Trends amp is miles ahead of the SMSL in terms of refinement, miles ahead of another tiny chip amp I use in the office - they all sound "good" in regard of price and size, but only the modded Trends sounds good enough to be used on the high pass in my main system. Sure you can find better - but never at such a low price, and never with such a tiny footprint!

Only the subs use class AB amps, which is the opposite of what is commonly seen, but I had no choice there :-)



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