Power Consumption idle


Is this right? I have a Sim Audio Titan 7ch solid state amp and the specs say the amp uses 75 watts at idle. I am just trying to figure out why my electric bill is so high.

I know having the gear on always, but this aside, can 75 watts keep a 19x12x27 120lbs piece of metal good and warm to the touch? Or could the specs be very misleading.

Thanks
Marty
marty9876

Showing 1 response by zorpman

Buy a "Kill a Watt" P3 volt/amp/watt digital meter on Ebay, <$50.00 USD.
Cheap and lots of fun. About the only inexpensive way to actually check current draw from your audio/videa gear a idle, full power, and anything in between. What is the vampire current draw of your power supply? Why are you using 10ga mains for an amp that draws 200 watts?

Also great to see line voltage in real time. See it slump, see it spike!

I am only a pleased owner of a Kill a Watt. Not involved in the company or have one for sale.