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Are all amps being built wrong?

The power amplifiers that drive our loudspeakers are mostly built as a low impedance voltage source. They have always been ... but why?

Loudspeakers have a (greatly) varying impedance over the frequency range. A current drive amplifier would eliminate the issues that stem from this varying impedance, and at the same time make discussions about esoteric speaker cables that strive for optimal R, C, L superfluous. Although there still would be these un-measurable ’this (very expensive) cable sounds better’ debates and opinions ... and that’s OK, that’s part of the fun. :)

So ... why are amplifiers not built as a high impedance current source?

This is an interesting read: https://www.current-drive.info/
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If it sounds good that’s all that counts. Coda was a pioneer in high current and still do ,120 amps on tap short term , huge regulated power supplies doubling down in power as the impedance drops with a very low noise potted 3 KVA transformer ,not many out there can match this especially at any decent price range ,
made-in USA  10 year warranty and very competitive with anything 
In its price class and above.
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