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I would tend to think that at lower volumes, the fan might not actually come on(unless it's constant) and at higher volumes, which is where you'd probably be using it(otherwise why get the amp) you'd drown out the fan noise. There's also quieter fan mods out there to, if in fact, it's an issue(swapping to quieter fan, or attenuating existing one).
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Some high-power pro amps, Peavey I'm looking at you, have a very audible hiss even when not fed a signal. That isn't the case for many other makers, but is something to be aware of in amps which are designed first for power, without must though to fidelity.
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Any suggestions on a pro amp for home use Chris?
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I did some reading, but never narrowed it down to a model which really stood out as an excellent deal. Pro amps are very utilitarian, I wouldn't mind the lack of a nice finish, and some features (like remote trigger) if the price was hugely different from other no-nonsense amps of similar power output. But when I did the math none ticked me right.
I'm also very attracted to mono-blocks. There really aren't any reasonably priced mono pro amps out there (at least that I could fine). I've been enamored by the Outlaw M2200. 200W @8Ω or 300W @4Ω, balanced input, great specs, 12-volt trigger/signal detect. $350/channel.
Though my eye has now been caught by Class D Audio's kits. They're $100 less, 600 Watts, and just so cool. But they are kits, so some assembly is required and some sort of box will have to be rigged up.
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they are class D also... I cant see how a class D can sound anywhere near as good as a class A or even a class AB..?
Class D being a digital amp, is going to work on pulses, rather than a smooth signal, like a class A, granted class A amps use the most energy, and are the least efficient, and cost the most to manufacture.. but also sound the best in many peoples opinion.
I could see using a class D maybe in car audio for a sub, due to the poor acoustics...
however, it does sound like an interesting project.
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Are you saying the M2200s are Class D? No, they're AB, with a variable level power supply, which makes them Class G.
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Those Class D Audio kits do look cool. Get some, guinea pig.
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They're on my list, but I just bought a $500 blender. Amps may all sound the same, but when it comes to smoothies, only the best blender (with analog speed control) will do.
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Ha ha, what brand and model of blender did you get? I haven't had a good smoothie in a while.
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Yes, but will it blend a class D amp?
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