In this episode, you’ll get to hear the amp for yourself and I encourage you to voice your opinion in the comments. (And no, I’m not going to just record the amp playing through speakers.) Also, watch as I bench test the amp and explain what all the specs mean and how they matter.

To see the other videos in this series, click here:    • Dynaco SCA80Q Amplifier Kit  

To see the video “Components & Things Every Stereo Buyer Should Know” click here:
   • Build A Vintage Stereo | Components &...  

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0:38 Power Test
2:32 Connecting Test Computer to Amp
2:59 How to Calculate Power In Watts
3:06 How & Why to Use A Dummy Load
4:02 SCA80Q Power Test Result
4:17 Benefits of More Amp Power
4:36 THD+Noise Test
5:05 What is Harmonic Distortion?
5:11 Intermodulation Distortion Test (IMD)
5:52 Fundamental & Harmonic Frequencies
6:07 Amplification Creates Harmonics
6:57 What is Hifi?
7:12 What is Midfi?
7:26 The Dirty Secret of Amps
8:04 Frequency Response Test
8:19 Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR)
8:48 Visualizing Noise & Harmonics With Spectrum Analyzer
9:13 Even Vs. Odd Harmonics
9:26 Solid State Vs. Tube Amps
9:54 Phono Stage Test
11:06 Stereo Separation Test
13:14 Square Wave Tests
13:44 Listening Test: What Do You Think?

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