How much power DO I have?....

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AnalogDog

How much power DO I have?....
« on: 24 Jan 2022, 08:47 pm »
Got a pair of the MOST Extremed Kismet monoblocs. Always thought they were 200 watts per side, into 8 ohms. Had 'em open recently, re-biasing (thanks, Herr Klaus for returning my call. Got the left amp biased just fine). It finally struck me, these monoblocs are a stereo amp bridged together. So, I've got two sides tied together. in each amp. So that should mean they're 400 watts each into 8 ohms, right? DOH!! And my Audio Physic Virgos are 4 ohm speakers. So that means I've got 800 watts per side on tap??!! YOIKSS!...not that I'm complaining! Is this correct? Oh, wretched excess!....  :D

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Re: How much power DO I have?....
« Reply #1 on: 27 Jan 2022, 10:16 pm »
So that means I've got 800 watts per side on tap?

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Don't be too concerned with specs (or power); if you like the amps, enjoy them.

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Re: How much power DO I have?....
« Reply #2 on: 27 Jan 2022, 10:23 pm »
@AnalogDog - What did Klaus recommend for bias setting on the Kismet monos?

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Re: How much power DO I have?....
« Reply #3 on: 3 Feb 2022, 03:04 pm »
He recommends you start with 21-22mv. I like mine slightly warmer. I'm right around 24-25mv.