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Here we show you integrated amps comparison of Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 vs Pioneer Elite A-20 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Based on our rating, Topaz AM10 has a total rating of 4 out of 10 vs 7.7 out of 10 for Elite A-20.
Advantages Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 over Pioneer Elite A-20
- Integrated amplifier with built-in display
Advantages Pioneer Elite A-20 over Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
- Supporting speakers impedances: 8, 4Ohm vs only 8Ohm
- Better Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) in stereo: 0.01% vs 0.02%
- Better signal-to-noise ratio: 102dB vs 82dB
- Has speaker A and speaker B switch
- Can be pure amplifier without any sound processing with Pure direct mode
- Bass control
- Treble control
- Balance control
Common strengths
- Moving Magnet (MM) Phono stage
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10 vs Pioneer Elite A-20
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Product
Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
Pioneer Elite A-20
Model
Topaz AM10
Elite A-20
Brand
Cambridge Audio
Pioneer
Reviews
31
43
Amplifier
Channels
2
2
Power output (RMS), W/Ohm
70/8
60/8, 100/4
Power output per channel, W/Ohm
35/8
30/8, 50/4
Output Impedance, Ohm
8
8, 4
Frequency response
5Hz-50KHz
5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.02
0.01
Signal-to-noise ratio, dB
82
102
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Speaker A/B switching
Pure direct mode
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
Control
Bass
Treble
Balance
Remote control
Extensive connection
Optical digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Coaxial digital input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
1
1
Subwoofer output
0
0
Headphone outputs
1
1
USB
0
0
Preamplifier outputs (pair)
0
0
Main inputs (pair)
0
0
Line level inputs (pair)
6
6
XLR inputs (pair)
0
0
Record outputs (pair)
1
2
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/1
RS-232
0
0
Additional features
Auto power off
Built-in display
Power
Power consumption, W
260
135
Power consumption standby, W
0.5
0.3
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 7.6 x 34/17 x 3 x 13.4
14.2 x 5 x 17.1/7.6 x 3 x 8.9
Weight, kg/lbs
5.6/15.85
8.1/15.87
Other
Release year
2010
2014
Integrated amplifiers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 4Cambridge Audio Topaz AM10
- 7.7Pioneer Elite A-20
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