Shayner, excellent textbook definitions! As far as electronics that have the highest slew rate, I believe it's Spectral, at like 1000 volts/microsecond. HOWEVER, Herman, I have the feeling what you are craving would be best served by seeking a high damping factor in an amp (say over 500), as opposed to a high slew rate. Just my opinion, but try anyway. If you can afford to buy new and expensive amplifiers, you can afford to buy several used ones, and sell what you don't like. Or, you could seek out friendships with other dealers outside your area, who will sell to you, or allow you to demo their amps. The whole territorial thing with dealers is so stupid, and the internet is finally showing them who's their daddy now!! It's fun to watch, and helps to hurt the bad dealers who've had a "captive clientele", IMHO.
what is Slew Rate ?
I am not a audio specialist so I would like your suport: I have a Jeff rowland model 1 amplifier and i'd like to know what it's specifications mean: most things I understand, but what is the "slew rate"? It's specified in the manual: 70 volts per microsecond. is this what technically determines how quickly the amplifier amplifies a siganl from the pre-amp? In that case, is a smaller value better? How can this be described from an empirical viewpoint? Is this what audiophiles describe by "speed", as in a "fast" amplifier; my stereo sounds good to me, but in real life music sounds better. ...Of course it does! Actually, vinil sounds much more realistic than CD's, but still I notice a lack fullness and "fastness" of music coming out of my speakers. I would like to somehow improve this sound area of my stereo. Does the slew rate relate to these sound qualities or do I need to look elsewhere? I wish I could just audition different equipment and choose the one I like best, but living in Chicago, I have access to only those brands that my local shop provides. I need some criteria to narrow down my search. Great site! yours, Herman