Hello All,
I am new to this site, been on others like it for awhile now, but I like the specialty club section that is featured on this forum.
I am debating between B&K and Rotel separates. I am leaning towards the B&K Reference 50 (assuming the series 2 has eliminated the popping and clicking issues....), but I have some serious concerns about the amplifiers from B&K.
For example, how can the Reference 200.5 and the 200.7 only differ in weight by 2 pounds? The same is true when you compare all the 5 channel vs. 7 channel (or mono vs 2 channel) amplifier designs offered by B&K. I am no electrical engineer, but I don't see how it is possible to increase the output of an amplifier by 40%, without drastically affecting it's weight. If not, then some crucial internal parts (capacitors, power supplies, toroidal transformers) MUST be shared!
Please keep in mind, I am not bashing the B&K design, as I've already stated I am very pleased with the demo's I have heard of their product and am seriously leaning toward the B&K over the Rotel. However, if I am going to lay down that kind of cash, I would hope someone could explain this to me (the sales reps at my local store have all looked at me like I am from another planet when I bring up the weight issue.....I can see it goin through their heads, "But, the product brochure says.....)
I am new to this site, been on others like it for awhile now, but I like the specialty club section that is featured on this forum.
I am debating between B&K and Rotel separates. I am leaning towards the B&K Reference 50 (assuming the series 2 has eliminated the popping and clicking issues....), but I have some serious concerns about the amplifiers from B&K.
For example, how can the Reference 200.5 and the 200.7 only differ in weight by 2 pounds? The same is true when you compare all the 5 channel vs. 7 channel (or mono vs 2 channel) amplifier designs offered by B&K. I am no electrical engineer, but I don't see how it is possible to increase the output of an amplifier by 40%, without drastically affecting it's weight. If not, then some crucial internal parts (capacitors, power supplies, toroidal transformers) MUST be shared!
Please keep in mind, I am not bashing the B&K design, as I've already stated I am very pleased with the demo's I have heard of their product and am seriously leaning toward the B&K over the Rotel. However, if I am going to lay down that kind of cash, I would hope someone could explain this to me (the sales reps at my local store have all looked at me like I am from another planet when I bring up the weight issue.....I can see it goin through their heads, "But, the product brochure says.....)
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