Popular integrated amplifier comparisons 2024 - page 3

  • Cambridge Audio CXA80 review Rega Brio review

    Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs Rega Brio

    The power output per channel of this device is slightly higher than his opponent’s. Here we have 58/8 vs 40/8 W/Ohm. The amplifier is an example of Hi-Fi minimalism; it has neither tone controls nor headphone output. On the front panel of Brio are only a volume control and an input switching button, with which you ...
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  • Onkyo A-9150 review NAD D 3020 V2 review

    Onkyo A-9150 vs NAD D 3020 V2

    The D 3020 V2 provides the convenience of wirelessly streaming all your music via Bluetooth. The D 3020 supports even the highest Bluetooth audio quality, aptX, which is becoming increasingly popular due to its excellent sound quality and low power consumption compared to Wi-Fi. The power of these two sides is equal - 30W (8 Ohms)...
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  • NuForce DDA 120 review NAD D 3020 V2 review

    NuForce DDA 120 vs NAD D 3020 V2

    What we can see from the start is that this device has more power than its opponent. 30/8 vs 25/8 W/Ohms. Inside the device is a class D circuit, which is notable for its low power consumption and, consequently, low heating. The impulsive power supply is small in size, which allows all parts to fit in the compact case of the...
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  • Marantz PM8005 review Rega Brio review

    Marantz PM8005 vs Rega Brio

    The power output per channel of this device is slightly higher than his opponent’s. Here we have 58/8 vs 35/8 W/Ohm. The amplifier is an example of Hi-Fi minimalism; it has neither tone controls nor headphone output. On the front panel of the Brio-R there is only a volume control and an input switching button, with which you can...
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  • Rega Brio review NAD D 3020 V2 review

    Rega Brio vs NAD D 3020 V2

    The power output per channel of this device is slightly lower than his opponent’s. Here we have 30/8 vs 58/8 W/Ohm. The D3020 V2 is an integrated amplifier, but, like most of the similar models that we have seen recently, it has something else besides the ranks of RCA sockets. NAD carefully studied the needs of modern music lovers...
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  • Cambridge Audio CXA80 review Marantz PM8005 review

    Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs Marantz PM8005

    The Cambridge Audio CXA 80 operates in the classic A / B class, and its output stages produce quite a bit of heat. Both channels of the CXA 80 are mounted on separate boards to eliminate crosstalk, including using individual cooling radiators (the principle of "double mono"). A large toroidal transformer is ins...
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  • Yamaha A-S301 review Pioneer Elite A-20 review

    Yamaha A-S301 vs Pioneer Elite A-20

    Yamaha A-S301 output power is two times higher than Pioneer has. Look at it: 60W vs 30W (8 Ohms). The model was created on the principle: simplicity in everything. This was reflected in the equipment in a positive way. The front panel is made of aluminum. It successfully located all the necessary levers for control. Wh...
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  • Yamaha A-S301 review Marantz PM5005 review

    Yamaha A-S301 vs Marantz PM5005

    The sound output power is 60W (8 ohms) while Marantz PM5005 has only 20W (8 ohms). The tone, balance and loudness controls are equipped with handles in the form of truncated cones, round knobs of large and small diameters, respectively, are responsible for changing the volume and selecting inputs. There is also a rotary switch...
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  • Yamaha A-S301 review Onkyo A-9150 review

    Yamaha A-S301 vs Onkyo A-9150

    When creating the equipment, ToP-ART technology was applied. Thanks to it, the sound output power is 60W (8 ohms) while Onkyo A-9150 has only 30W (8 ohms). And the sound quality is constantly growing up. The signal transmission is not affected in any way by noise or distortion. When creating the device parts of the highest quality...
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  • Peachtree Audio nova300 review Yamaha A-S1100 review

    Peachtree Audio nova300 vs Yamaha A-S1100

    To start with let’s see that Yamaha significantly loses its opponent in terms of power. Yamaha A-S1100 has just 90W compared to 300W (8 Ohms) from Peachtree Audio nova300. The transformer has a considerable size and is mounted in a separate shielded unit. Four “barrels” of capacitors with ...
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  • Yamaha A-S1100 review Cambridge Audio Azur 851A review

    Yamaha A-S1100 vs Cambridge Audio Azur 851A

    The amplifier delivers 90W (8 ohms) power output per channel vs 60W that provides the second competitor. Only high-quality solutions are hidden under the body. By folding the lid, you will find pedantry that is not characteristic of Japanese masters in the placement of components. On the sides are power...
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  • Yamaha A-S1100 review Marantz PM8005 review

    Yamaha A-S1100 vs Marantz PM8005

    The completely symmetric amplifier circuit includes a powerful power transformer with four large capacitors in the power supply. In the output stages, powerful MOS transistors are used. All this is based on Yamaha Floating technology, a symmetrical amplification circuit ensures that the signal circuits are separated from the...
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  • Yamaha A-S1100 review Cambridge Audio CXA80 review

    Yamaha A-S1100 vs Cambridge Audio CXA80

    The amplifier with 105W (8 ohms) power output per channel has the original transformer with an EI core, carefully modified for optimum compatibility with the chassis. The combination of four high-capacity carbon-clad block capacitors provides vibrant sound even at high volume, achievable only with the A-S1100. ...
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  • Cambridge Audio CXA80 review Cambridge Audio Azur 851A review

    Cambridge Audio CXA80 vs Azur 851A

    This unit has the power of 40W (8 ohms) while his opponent owns power of 60W (8 ohms). The Cambridge Audio CXA 80 is equipped with four line inputs (in addition to the one located on the front panel). A feature of this device is the presence of a built-in DAC on the Wolfson WM8740 chip, an...
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