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[Marty McCann]

   Keep in mind
the current spec they give on those amps is max draw. 

Stu,

Most amplifier manufacturers do NOT even list maximum current draw.  1/8 and 1/3 power ratings are what most list according to an AES spec.

[Chris Carpenter]

Stu,

Most amplifier manufacturers do NOT even list maximum current draw.  1/8 and 1/3 power ratings are what most list according to an AES spec.

That's interesting, I didn't know that. Can you cite the AES spec? Would be an informative read.

[Stu McDoniel]

Stu,

Most amplifier manufacturers do NOT even list maximum current draw.  1/8 and 1/3 power ratings are what most list according to an AES spec.

So using 20amps for two power amps is definitely a good practice if this is the case. I have my gain structure and limiters set right on my EAW processor and I know I am pushing my amps pretty hard most of the night so they are sucking current up the ying. 

[Tim McCulloch]

That's interesting, I didn't know that. Can you cite the AES spec? Would be an informative read.

www.aes.org

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