No doubt about it — amplifiers are smart and keep getting smarter, with recent models offering an increasing amount of onboard DSP to handle system setup/engineering chores.
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Originally, these were just limited to simple tasks such as high-pass filtering, limiting and perhaps a basic crossover. However, many of today’s DSP-enabled amplifiers have capabilities rivaling stand-alone system processors, often with multi-way crossovers, parametric EQ, alignment delay, advanced FIR filtering and more. And with stereo or multichannel powering built right in, these offer a convenient package for installations, touring or portable applications. We looked at top of the line units from a number of manufacturers and found solutions to fit anyone’s needs or budget. Note that all prices are MSRP and URL’s are provided for more information.
