Tagged: system matching
4 articles we've published with this tag.
Amplifier gain structure: the setting that decides your noise floorGain mismatches between DAC, preamp and power stage quietly wreck dynamic range. Here's how to actually set gain structure instead of guessing at the volume knob.By Theo Mensah
Speaker sensitivity and amplifier power: the matching sum most buyers skipSensitivity ratings and amp wattage look simple but interact in ways that catch out serious buyers. Here's the actual maths, in plain terms.By Marcus Vale
Streamer output stage vs speaker sensitivity: matching the digital front end to your pairYour streamer's output impedance and gain structure interact with speaker sensitivity more than most buying guides admit. Here's how to actually match them.By Theo Mensah- Why your streamer's output stage still shapes the sound at the speakerBits are bits, but the analogue stage after the DAC chip in your streamer still colours what your speakers do. Here's what actually matters.By Hannah Reid