[Elecraft] Use of external speakers/amp

[Monty Shultes]

?Rick -

There are definite advantages to stereo speakers, as the K3 can produce 
stereo audio in several configurations.  Amplified speakers can suffer from 
RF interference - I use Apple amplified speakers and had to open them up to 
do a lot of bypassing.  The K3's audio output can easily drive stereo 
speakers that are designed for low-level audio amps.

The audio circuits remove any digital artifacts as they are inherently low 
bandwidth.  Some DSP circuits produce distorted audio; any distorted audio 
would be tiring to listen to.  You will find settings on the K3 that please 
your ear, I'm sure.  No modern radio will sound like an NC-125, KM1, or any 
of the very old tube radios.  That's because modern radios have no hum. (!)
Monty  K2DLJ

> - Are DSP based receivers fatiguing to listen to for long periods of time?
> - The benefits of using external audio amps and speakers.