Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Rate Thread
Page 2 of 2 1 2
Re: Epic 80/500 with Sony STR-DA5300ES
alan #206432 05/01/08 04:35 PM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
J
JNieves Offline OP
newbie
OP Offline
newbie
J
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4
My receiver is rated at 130 w/ch for 8 ohm loads and at 120 w/ch for 4 ohm loads at 0.1% THD (of course, those are published specs; I've read where the measured output is less) so hopefully I'll be covered at least for my intended use. I'm aware that Sony is notorious for less-than-adequate power supplies but hopefully their "flagship" model would be beefier...

Re: Epic 80/500 with Sony STR-DA5300ES
JNieves #206481 05/01/08 07:34 PM
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3,270
connoisseur
Offline
connoisseur
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 3,270
Hi JNieves,

If your Sony has actual per channel continuous power output ratings in the specs for 4-ohm loads (ignore the "dynamic power output" which is a bogus spec for marketing purposes) then it should be fine to drive the M80s.

If there is an impedance switch on the Sony's rear panel, set it to the 8-ohm setting for the M80s so the receiver doesn't limit output power. Don't set it to a 6-ohm or 4-ohm setting. I agree that since it's a flagship model, it should have a more robust power supply capable of driving 4-ohm loads.

REgards,

Alan


Alan Lofft,
Axiom Resident Expert (Retired)
Page 2 of 2 1 2

Moderated by  alan, Amie, Andrew, axiomadmin, Brent, Debbie, Ian, Jc 

Link Copied to Clipboard

Need Help Graphic

Forum Statistics
Forums16
Topics24,984
Posts442,691
Members15,643
Most Online2,699
Aug 8th, 2024
Top Posters
Ken.C 18,044
pmbuko 16,441
SirQuack 13,849
CV 12,077
MarkSJohnson 11,458
Who's Online Now
0 members (), 595 guests, and 0 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newsletter Signup
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.4