[Empeg-general] Re: Empeg Optimal Volume

[hybrid8@empegbbs-noreply.merlins.org]

"Gain" is a volume setting.  It is not a power setting.  Regardless of the gain setting of your amplifier, if you are producing a certain amount of power, your fatigue and heat will be the same.  If you're getting the maximum out of your amp with gains at full or gains half way, there's no difference to power consumption nor heat.

You are adjusting the gain on your amp to allow you to make full use of the power it is able to produce.  If you want to make it run cooler, then don't run it close to full power (that means it will be less loud - and you can do that by turning down the volume - at the source or at the amp).

Just point people to the FAQ and the FAQ will point people to the info at Eatel.  And that will keep the Car Audio wive's tales from getting too far. 

Bruno