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Monoprice Monolith M2100X Multi‑Channel Home Theater Power Amplifier
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It's like saying you can get a TPA3116 2 channel amp for $50, so the Vibelink no longer makes sense.
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It's like saying you can get a TPA3116 2 channel amp for $50, so the Vibelink no longer makes sense.
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Electronic fuel injection replaced the carburetor and for years folks were arguing.
Electric motors are not measured in displacement, they are tiny and produce massive power yet folks are still arguing V10 this or that.
Class A/B is just a technology, not a 'best in show'. It is now older and came years before folks could even conceive of making class d tech. It was not possible then or that is what would have been used.
A/B is wasteful turning 50-70% of the electricity into heat. D is typically much more efficient. Also the huge transformers A/B requires are made of metal and so are the heat sinks required to dissipate the generated heat and thus very heavy along with cases that are often designed to weigh extra for perceived quality at little extra manufacturer costs.
Just like a powerful laptop now weighs under 3 or even 2lbs. We don't weigh an amp to find out if it is good, you measure the level of variation from the signal going in vs the signal coming out and how much energy can be added to that signal. There is nothing more. Look at critical objective reviews and buy the correct product based on performance within your $ range. Some products will have more longevity vs others but that is hard to parse out.
My current setup, after installing and configuring everyone else's, is:
- Speakers:
- 2X Klipsch Reference RF-7 III
- Klipsch RC-64 III Center
- 6X- Klipsch PRO-180RPC In-Ceiling Speakers
- 4 Overhead Atmos, 2 rear surrounds
- 2X- Klipsch PRO-180RPW In-Wall Speakers
- Surrounds
- 2X SVS PB 16 Ultra
- Amplifiers
- Monolith 7x200
- Monolith 2x200
- Monolith 3x200
Price for performance can't be matched with any other equipment combinations. When I hear everyone else debating about company A vs. B and this and that, I just tune it all out as background noise. Monoliths are the perfect sweet spot.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Electronic fuel injection replaced the carburetor and for years folks were arguing.
Electric motors are not measured in displacement, they are tiny and produce massive power yet folks are still arguing V10 this or that.
Class A/B is just a technology, not a 'best in show'. It is now older and came years before folks could even conceive of making class d tech. It was not possible then or that is what would have been used.
A/B is wasteful turning 50-70% of the electricity into heat. D is typically much more efficient. Also the huge transformers A/B requires are made of metal and so are the heat sinks required to dissipate the generated heat and thus very heavy along with cases that are often designed to weigh extra for perceived quality at little extra manufacturer costs.
Just like a powerful laptop now weighs under 3 or even 2lbs. We don't weigh an amp to find out if it is good, you measure the level of variation from the signal going in vs the signal coming out and how much energy can be added to that signal. There is nothing more. Look at critical objective reviews and buy the correct product based on performance within your $ range. Some products will have more longevity vs others but that is hard to parse out.
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