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<blockquote data-quote="helotaxi" data-source="post: 448573" data-attributes="member: 550915"><p>If the pyramid was actually putting out the claimed power, and the gain section was bypassed, and any onboard filtering (crossover or EQ) was bypassed, then the amp would sound the same as any other.&nbsp; The problem with saying this about Pyramid is that they tend to use the cheapest of the cheap transistors and MOSFETs that do not have an output that is anywhere near linear.&nbsp; At really low power the distortion from these non linearities is minimal and inaudible.&nbsp; As the power output increases, the distortion starts to become really noticable.&nbsp; Another big selling point for the Arc amps and other high-end brands is the reliability which is something that Pyramid can&#039;t brag about.&nbsp; Get away from the swap meet brands and into most any reputable brand and there are no aubible differences in the amplification sections of the amps.&nbsp; The onboard processing might add some coloration but the power section should be transparent.&nbsp; If it isn&#039;t the amp is not functioning as designed or intended.</p></blockquote><p></p>

[QUOTE="helotaxi, post: 448573, member: 550915"] If the pyramid was actually putting out the claimed power, and the gain section was bypassed, and any onboard filtering (crossover or EQ) was bypassed, then the amp would sound the same as any other. The problem with saying this about Pyramid is that they tend to use the cheapest of the cheap transistors and MOSFETs that do not have an output that is anywhere near linear. At really low power the distortion from these non linearities is minimal and inaudible. As the power output increases, the distortion starts to become really noticable. Another big selling point for the Arc amps and other high-end brands is the reliability which is something that Pyramid can't brag about. Get away from the swap meet brands and into most any reputable brand and there are no aubible differences in the amplification sections of the amps. The onboard processing might add some coloration but the power section should be transparent. If it isn't the amp is not functioning as designed or intended. [/QUOTE]

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