Some speakers which dip to very low impedances at certain frequencies don't require lots of current, but rather an amp that is stable into a highly-reactive load that presents an almost dead-short operating condition, with, as Viridian mentioned, wild phase angles, a combination that make some amps oscillate in a state of instability. One such speaker is the original Quad, which was sometimes faulted for the sins of the amp driving it.
What Determines The Amount Of "Current" In An Amp?
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For years I've heard that an amp needs lots of 'current' to drive certain speakers. What in an amps' design will determine current?
Also, how does current differ from watts per channel in the ability to drive a speaker?
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For years I've heard that an amp needs lots of 'current' to drive certain speakers. What in an amps' design will determine current?
Also, how does current differ from watts per channel in the ability to drive a speaker?
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