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Ideally the loudspeaker would be among the first components selected
when assembling a playback system. This would allow the user to choose
an amplifier capable of delivering adequate amounts of current into the
frequency dependent load presented by the loudspeaker. However, when
upgrading a system, audiophiles may find themselves matching their new
loudspeakers to their existing amplification. For this reason, extensive
measures have been taken to ensure that each Legacy speaker system
represents a smooth, non-reactive load to virtually any amplifier.
Often there is much confusion regarding amplification and loudness levels.
It should be understood that the role of the amplifier goes beyond that of
driving loudspeakers to a given sound pressure level. The amplifier should
be able to CONTROL the loudspeakers across the entire music spectrum.
This means that parameters such as damping factor (values greater than
60 are acceptable) and dynamic headroom should not be overlooked
when comparing amplifiers.
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