Pair of S.E.X. amps as monoblocks

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Offline Karl5150

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on: March 05, 2014, 07:46:53 AM
I will admit to not scouring all the posts to see if this has been discussed. If it has kindly point me in the right direction:
What is involved in converting an existing S.E.X. 2.1 into and building one from scratch as a monoblock?
Is there a sonic downside to such?

Karl
Downstairs: Planar3>PH-16>Stereomour II>OB Betsy+
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Offline Paul Joppa

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Reply #1 on: March 05, 2014, 11:10:21 AM
The simplest and most reliable approach (IMHO) is to parallel the inputs (at the volume control wiper - center terminals) and wire the outputs in series. This will double the design load impedance, so you will have 8-16-32-64 ohms (no 4 ohm load available).

Paul Joppa


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Reply #2 on: March 06, 2014, 03:25:25 AM
Thanks Paul

Karl
Downstairs: Planar3>PH-16>Stereomour II>OB Betsy+
Upstairs: RP1>Eros/CD5004>Seductor (2x Monoblocks)>FH3
Office: Modi Uber 2/Sirius>SEX2.1.1>µFonken FF85WK + DC160 subs
BR: FiiO M6>SEX3.0.1>ScanSpeak 10F + TangBand W6 (Mono)/DT770Pro
Garage: X12 streamer>Quicksand>Minimus 77