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Amplifier - Home Stereo
Power For Your System
Power amplifiers provide the power to your speakers in your home stereo system. This important component determines the quality of the high volume of your system. Most home stereo amplifiers are solid state designs. A deficient amp will produce less than desirable sound. This can manifest itself with harsh or grainy audio. This is bad news and the best speakers in the world will not hide the poor performance.
Tube amplifiers are another option for your home stereo. These types of amps are characterized by some as having a “warm sound”. Tube amps are more expensive than the solid state amps due the higher priced parts. Nevertheless, they still make up about 10% of the home amplifier market.
Choose your amplifier for your home stereo based upon your requirements. The efficiency of your speakers (if you already have purchased them) and your room size are considerations when determining how much power you will require. Your budget may also influence your purchase of your amplifier.
Many audiophiles prefer a stereo system with separate components rather than receiver. A receiver will have an tuner combined with preamp and power amp. A preamp and power amplifier in a single unit is known as an integrated amp or integrated amplifier. All three of these devices can be separate, making for home stereo that truly is a component system.
