Preout Voltage

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

03-02-2008, 09:15 PM

tttrv

0 Watt CAFz'r

Thread Starter

Join Date: Mar 2008

Posts: 2

Preout Voltage

Im piecing together my system, i have 2 amps both rated for a 4v input, but my question is, if i used a deck with 5v preouts, am i going to kill the amps?

Is the signal a constant voltage or is it linear with the volume?

The amps are nakamichi if that makes a difference, i know they are solid but im not sure if they can handle it.

Any info will help thanks!

03-02-2008, 09:48 PM

JohnVroom

Yankee

Join Date: Oct 2003

Posts: 3,599

You should be fine, you can overload (clip) the input if you overdo it but it will distort the sound and you should hear it.

03-02-2008, 09:58 PM

johnw

500 Watt CAFz'r

iTrader: (4)

Join Date: Sep 2006

Posts: 518

Its Linear, with the volume ****.

03-02-2008, 10:12 PM

splescort

500 Watt CAFz'r

iTrader: (16)

Join Date: Feb 2006

Posts: 612

i have had some amps go in to protect b4 when sending a higher pre out voltage then rated for but no damage done

03-03-2008, 05:45 AM

JohnVroom

Yankee

Join Date: Oct 2003

Posts: 3,599

Quote:

Originally Posted by splescort

i have had some amps go in to protect b4 when sending a higher pre out voltage then rated for but no damage done

Wouldnt that be because you exceeded the max output of the amp, I am not aware of any protection for input stages?

I mean it would be as easy as putting in an overvoltage limiter

Last edited by JohnVroom; 03-03-2008 at 05:48 AM.