B&K EX4420 specs

muncybob
muncybob Posts: 3,042
in 2 Channel Audio
So I'm searching for a high current amp to take the place of my HCA1000. Read some good reviews on this amp and looked at the specs page of the owners manual. Shows 75amps peak to peak. Not entirely sure what peak to peak means but the HCA1000 is rated at 35 amps peak...are these an apples to apples comparison?
Yep, my name really is Bob.
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  • vcwatkins
    vcwatkins Posts: 1,993
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  • muncybob
    muncybob Posts: 3,042
    So, it appears to have good headroom and plenty of current. Did not realize that they were that old though. Still would like to know if amps rating peak to peak is any different than what Parasound's terminology is? Slightly different wording for the same measurement?
    Yep, my name really is Bob.
    Parasound HCA1500A(indoor sound) and HCA1000(outdoor sound), Dynaco PAS4, Denon DP1200 w/Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS stylus, Marantz UD7007, Polk L600, Rythmik L12 sub.
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  • motorhead43026
    motorhead43026 Posts: 3,897
    edited May 2018
    The Parasound amperage is P-P. I think you have it incorrect on the HCA-1000, I have it @ 45 amps per channel.

    I know my A23 which is the Halo version of the HCA-1000 is 45 amps P-P.
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  • Easy Runnin
    Easy Runnin Posts: 501
    edited May 2018
    I currently have both of those amps and a NAD 2400. In my opinion, the NAD would be a good upgrade and the B&K would be even a better upgrade.
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