New 12V Amp Standard Joined by These Brands

[Chris from Washington]

A number of amplifiers have been certified under the new Consumer Technology Association (CTA) amplifier power standard that requires amp power ratings be verified by a CTA-authorized third party.

The 2022 standard helps consumers navigate the wide range in claims of watts per channel. A supposed 1,000 watt amplifier may cost $79 from one supplier and $1,000 from another.

New amplifiers that are ANSI/CTA-2006D certified are independently tested and can bear the CTA standard’s logo (below) to assure consumers that the power rating is legitimate. Read More >>