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> It makes me suspicious when I see those Lepai-style amplifiers that are the size of a CD-ROM drive and claim "30 watts per channel... at 10% distortion." I k
by squarefoot 5y ago
> It makes me suspicious when I see those Lepai-style amplifiers that are the size of a CD-ROM drive and claim "30 watts per channel... at 10% distortion."
I know what you're referring to; I bought one of those years ago and it sounds terrible at any volume, no matter the power supply, the input or what pair of speakers I connect it to. I believe it's a defective unit since the high distortion is audible at any volume. However, I tried some of those small modules sold on Ebay and other (more costly) class D speakers or amps for instruments, and they're generally really good. The modules in particular cost peanuts for what they offer quality wise. But yeah, the chance to save on BOM costs is too appealing, so there are manufacturers going further then making class D amps with junk power supplies or no filtering at the output to save pennies.