[usp1]

Is the the HT3 in anyway a lesser amp then the Stratos stereo? Does the presence of a thrid channel in anyway degrade the sound if it were to be used for stereo duties?

[srb]

If the third channel were simply drawing from the same power supply, the answer would probably be yes.  But because the specifications for the HT-3 list a second Plitron 400VA transformer and an extra 60,000uF capacitance, I think one would be unable to detect any audible difference (unless it was being compared to the Stereo Stratos Extreme).
 
Steve

[usp1]

Srb,

Thanks for pointing that out. Not sure how the power supply is configured...the ase ht3 has 120K capacitance versus the stereo versions 60K. I wonder if the center channel is getting the extra 60K or is it all ganged together. I did not notice the 2 transformers in the spec until you pointed that out. The picture only seems to show one but they could be stacked. In any case, what you say would make sense.