Bridging the SonicT amp?

Jonathan · « **on:** 14 Apr 2005, 03:53 pm »

I know I'm relatively late to this discussion, but having just received my SonicT amp last night, I have to join the club who are amazed by what this little plastic paperweight can do. Even in its stock form, and without any break in, I'm stunned by how good it sounds driving my De Capos.

The question is whether this amp can be easily bridged mono in some way? Thanks,

Jon

mcgsxr · « **Reply #1 on:** 14 Apr 2005, 03:56 pm »

I am far from an expert this (or much for that matter!

) but as I recall from the 100's of pages of reading, this is not possible with this amp.

CSMR · « **Reply #2 on:** 14 Apr 2005, 05:23 pm »

The outputs are already bridged.

Jonathan · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Apr 2005, 07:55 pm »

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The outputs are already bridged.

Hmmm, I guess I should clarify what I mean. If the amp is now running in stereo, it's not bridged mono. To bridge mono means that both channels of the amp are combined (bridged) to run one side only (resulting in more wattage to that channel as well). To run in stereo, two amps would be required--one for each channel. Thanks,
Jon

panomaniac · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Apr 2005, 08:20 pm »

The T-amp is already bridged. You can not bridge it further.

You can not even combine the L-R outputs in phase. (Don't know why you would want to) The chip is pushed about as far as it will go. Each channel is a bridged amp to get more power out of the 12V.

You could run parallel drivers with it. As long as none of the outputs are hooked together or to ground, you're OK.

Paul_Bui · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Apr 2005, 08:41 pm »

I'd just purchase a second unit and use one channel each. The chips won't work that hard and the sound will suffer less, resulting in even higher fidelity.

Jonathan · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Apr 2005, 12:28 am »

Sorry to sound so obtuse here, guys, but I need some clarification.

Am I correct in assuming that If I should decide to run two amplifiers, I would run in and out of just one channel or the other of each amp?

I'm not 100% clear on how this "frees up" more power, but, hey, if it works, it works. Thanks for your help!

Jon

albee · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Apr 2005, 01:11 am »

My 3 cents: I run one SI per channel by bi-wiring each set of speaker outputs to its own seperate speaker input. Since my speakers are two way units this works just fine. One 6 watt amp per speaker. It really makes a difference in imaging.

konut · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Apr 2005, 01:39 am »

Jonathan Running 2 amps means that the power supply for each amp is used by only one channel, instead of the power supply being shared by each channel, hence more current for transients.

Jonathan · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Apr 2005, 02:16 am »

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Running 2 amps means that the power supply for each amp is used by only one channel, instead of the power supply being shared by each channel, hence more current for transients.

Okay, I think I get it. Thanks.

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I run one SI per channel by bi-wiring each set of speaker outputs to its own seperate speaker input. Since my speakers are two way units this works just fine. One 6 watt amp per speaker. It really makes a difference in imaging.

My DeCapos are also biwireable two-ways. But if we use two amps to bi-wire, aren't we back to using both channels of each amp, thereby losing out on the benefits of running just one channel of each amp on each side?

Thanks for your patience.

albee · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Apr 2005, 02:36 am »

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My DeCapos are also biwireable two-ways. But if we use two amps to bi-wire, aren't we back to using both channels of each amp, thereby losing out on the benefits of running just one channel of each amp on each side?

No, cross talk should be minimal since both channels of the same amp are using the same signal. The preamp I use has two sets of outs. I use a RCA Y-splitter to mini jack for the lefts/rights. It all works out.