Diff. between High Current and Reg. amps
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Topic: Diff. between High Current and Reg. amps
Posted By: northballer
Subject: Diff. between High Current and Reg. amps
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 1:50 PM
Is one better then the other or does one serve a diff. purpose. Does on require more then the other this is what I would like to know.
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 7:26 PM
Give an example of an amp that you're referring to as a high current amp.
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Posted By: Steven Kephart
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:11 PM
I provided a description about the differences of the two in your other thread about the same subject. Here's the link: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=37995&KW=adire Steven Kephart Adire Audio -------------
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 9:18 PM
Here are 2 examples everyday a/b amp 50x2@4 100x2@2 most high current amps like the hc<--high current series of us amps and memphis hc50,hc100 50x2@4 100x2@2 200x2@1 100x1@4 200x2@2 400x2@1 800x1@1/2
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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:17 PM
Okay, in laymen's terms (easy for me because that's what I am), there is no difference in installation of either class of amplifier. A high current amp is only high current if it is being used at the lowest ohm loads, i.e., at or below 2 ohm mono or 1 ohm stereo. You have to find out what power the amp will need and supply the proper wiring and alternator. A high current amp will require exactly the same power and wiring as a typical A/B amp if both are run at a 4 ohm load.
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Posted By: northballer
Date Posted: August 27, 2004 at 10:42 PM
Thanks very much that is exactly what I needed to know stevdart the other stuff was a little complicated but this did the trick I appreciate it. And i was talking about the clif designs 960 hc but i am only going to run it at 2 ohms
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