Understanding Amplier Power:
Nobody has come up with one number that can fully represent the power capability of
a guitar amp. RMS is a very conservative approach, but it misses the issue of dynamic
power and real world musical signals. At the other extreme, Peak Power can readily
be inated to the point where it is not a reliable indicator of anything. In fact, the actual
power of any given amplier varies widely at different frequencies. Every amplier
company has their own procedure for stating the power capability of their products,
which ideally should be done within the boundaries of accepted technical standards
and legal requirements. Here is our thinking on the matter, which we believe results in
specications that are both conservative and useful.
The internal speaker of the Club is nominally 8Ω, with a DC resistance of 7.2Ω.
Electrically, the amplier output stage runs differentially, using a 48V rail. The output
stage can source in excess of 41Vp or 28Vrms into the speaker load. This yields the
following typical specs:
Maximum Instantaneous Peak Power: 280W.
Musical Peak Power: 236W.
RMS Power: 130W.
Sustained Average Music Power: 200W.
Finally, Two Words About Modding: Please Don’t.
Sooner or later, most of us get the urge to modify or improve our amps by replacing
various parts. But, remember, the Club is not like other guitar amps. It is a highly
integrated and optimized system, combining electrical, acoustical and mechanical
subsystems. Replacing any element of this combination is sure to upset the balance
and operation of the whole. For example, our speaker driver is fully custom, and built
using special high-power components. You won’t nd anything else quite like it. So
enjoy your Club, and please do send us any and all suggestions you have. We take our
customers’ input very seriously. (Oh, and we like compliments, too!)
Thanks!
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