On Nov 7, 4:54 pm, Andre Jute wrote:
A STAX 252A amp, same as the 2050 sold in anglo markets, has parallel-
connected input ports, called "through ports". With both sets of
inputs connected, one to a CD player, one to a computer output, the
sound is muted, dulled. With the computer leads pulled, the sound is
louder and brighter.

Is this report what we would expect? What is the key mechanism at work
here? Suggest some ballpark values.

Newbies especially welcome.

Andre Jute
Invigilator

So, you tried this by accident, got results that are utterly
predictable as no competent design would permit this to happen. That
second "port" is to drive a speaker amp as the amp you describe is for
headphones.

What are you, some kind of idiot that would attempt to look "smart" by
posing a stupid question?

Peter Wieck
Wyncote, PA