Computer Audio Amplifier

The Computer Audio Amplifier or reference amplifier
is used to supply power to passive monitors.
They are different from a stereo audio amplifier
as they are built for the studio
to provide:

Low Noise
Accurate sound
Optimised for Passive Monitors
Performance Monitoring
Stable Operation
Quality Components

If you have a Active Monitor then you won't need
a reference amplifier
as active monitors have an
audio integated amplifier built into them.
With Passive Monitors you need an amplifier to power them.


The reference amplifier has advantages:

The amplifier and monitor are separate
so upgrade coast are less.
You can buy quality monitors
and a cheaper amplifier
and then upgrade the amplifier later.

Active Monitors have the amplifier
built inside the monitor
which can effect the sound quality.

Low end priced active monitors are built to achieve
low sale price
so the amplifiers and power supplies
are low quality.


The Active Monitors advantages:

The amplifier is matched exactly to the monitor.
Short speaker cables.
Less colouration and noise.

Which ever way you go you will get good results.

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