s/n ratio?
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jrouter76
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it is considered good, this has been explained very well in details by a more knowledgable forum member before, if you are out there please break it down for him.
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is there a way i can read that post or forum, So i can the boundries on it?
jrouter76
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try a search using the words :s/n ratio
All amplifiers will output some background noise, even with a perfectly clean input signal. The signal to noise ratio is the ratio of the decibel level of the amplified signal to the decibel level of the noise which is outputted with the amplified signal.
However, companies use different frequencies and wattages when testing these. So, like many specs, they are often useless when comparing amps from various companies.
However, companies use different frequencies and wattages when testing these. So, like many specs, they are often useless when comparing amps from various companies.
Exactly. phatmatttrip60, post your make/model amplifier and maybe someone will have some personal experience with that line.
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Signal To Noise Ratio:
The signal to noise ratio is the difference between the noise floor and the reference level. The reference level is determined by the person making the measurements. For amplifiers, the reference may be, full power, one volt, one watt into a given load or any number of other things. For you to compare two pieces of equipment which were tested by different methods, you must know precisely what reference was used.
Common Misconception:
Many people believe that a piece of electronic equipment (equalizer, amplifier, crossover...) with a slightly higher signal to noise (s/n) ratio is infinitely better than one with a slightly lower s/n ratio. Many people don't realize how much a 30 or 40 dB ratio is. A piece of electronic equipment with a S/N ratio of 80dB may be good enough for all but the best systems.
(S/N Ratio is #124 on the right hand colum)
http://www.bcae1.com/
Signal To Noise Ratio:
The signal to noise ratio is the difference between the noise floor and the reference level. The reference level is determined by the person making the measurements. For amplifiers, the reference may be, full power, one volt, one watt into a given load or any number of other things. For you to compare two pieces of equipment which were tested by different methods, you must know precisely what reference was used.
Common Misconception:
Many people believe that a piece of electronic equipment (equalizer, amplifier, crossover...) with a slightly higher signal to noise (s/n) ratio is infinitely better than one with a slightly lower s/n ratio. Many people don't realize how much a 30 or 40 dB ratio is. A piece of electronic equipment with a S/N ratio of 80dB may be good enough for all but the best systems.
(S/N Ratio is #124 on the right hand colum)
jrouter76
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jrouter76
yes I agree I knew it was explained before like this as you stated, thanks.
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thanks guys... Oh my amp is a PA a2400db amp...
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thanks guys... Oh my amp is a PA a2400db amp...
n2audio
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in the end -- there's probably not an amp currently being sold (definitely not one of decent quality) that has an s/n ratio low enough for it to be an audible concern, or a reason to buy/not buy an amp.
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