Some may look at this as just stirring shit, but I feel it is a legit question.
So, we all know that even in a single production run of amps...some will be stronger than others. That said, here is my question:
Does USACi test only 1 amp when an amp model is protested?
(I don't know, I just had to ask)
I have seen the same model amp range from 105-135% of rated power.
Hell I have an MTX TA7801 birth sheet right here that claims 1779w at 1ohm when its rated at 1200w. The 4ohm rating on this amp is 400w, but the sheet claims 760w. I don't know the criteria by with MTX tests their amps, but they are CEA2006 compliant.
Clearly this amp wouldn't even get close to passing a protest (not that is amp would be the loudest in USACi or anything). But at the same time, I have seen birthsheets saying on other 7801's in the 1400-1500w range. This is just a hot amp.
Who is to say that in the past USACi didn't get ahold of a hot amp and rerated a boarder line model based on that?
Does anyone else feel that USACi should test more than 1 amp from a given model in order for a protest to stick? Not just the M3, but any amp under protest.
Sorry if this is just stirring the pot alil more, but I just had to ask.
If I am way off on the way I'm looking at it, please feel free to chime in.
EDIT:
Also, I would love to see all amps certified, but just how long would that take? And think about the cost.
I run 20.1's...would they pass w/ the new 20% criteria?