Athena AS-B1 + T-Amp combo question

bundee1 · « **on:** 26 Jul 2005, 03:53 am »

I was watching the Simpsons tonight through my T-amp and Athena AS-B1 speakers (89db 8ohms) and noticed distortion. I wonder if the dvd is really compressed or am I stressing my t-amp?

The volume was at 11 o'clock.

BillyM · « **Reply #1 on:** 26 Jul 2005, 05:31 pm »

How were you powering the t-amp. Also, what are you using as a source for the t-amp? My guess would be under-powered. When using the suggested AA-batteries, I would run into distortion much faster than when using the sealed lead-acid, although input-stage bypassing and power-cap upgrades came at the same time, so those very well could have been the issues.

--BillyM

bundee1 · « **Reply #2 on:** 28 Jul 2005, 03:13 am »

Im using a 12v 7amp SLA battery for power. It shows a 12.4 volt charge on the meter. Its connected to my PC with a Chaintech soundcard. Funny thing is it doesnt distort when Im listening to music at a higher volume. The same dvd distorted a little with my pc speakers though. Most of the distortion comes from the Simpsons' voices.

BillyM · « **Reply #3 on:** 28 Jul 2005, 03:28 am »

Might very well be the encoding.

--BillyM