Damping factor

[Glenn]

I am still in the process of learning and selecting/setting up my home theatre. I have noticed that multi-channel amps usually have a much lower damping factor than 2 channel amps.

When listening to 2 channel source material driving B&W 9NT's, would there be a real world difference between the following amps (assume same brand amp, same design and overall quality level etc)?

1. 5-channel amp, damping factor 180 vs.
2. 2-channel amp, damping factor 1000

Thank you

[ht_addict]

Pretty sure anything above 100 is enough.

Kevin

[Danbry39]

I'm no electrical engineer, but, from what I've heard, including electrical engineers, a damping factor of 180 should be fine. If you want to read more on this point of view, you can read the following link:

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Keith

[Glenn]

Great (and detailed!) website regarding damping factor. Thank you for the link.