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How do you measure amps' output?

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Old May 31, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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How do you measure amps' output?

I want to measure the peak power of my amp. WHats the easiest and cheapest way to do it?
Old May 31, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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not exact, but

you can put a multitester on the speaker leads (DC), play music, square the highest reading then divide that by the ohm load you intend to run.
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