LS11 vs Carver C-3
The C-3's thd is 0.010% against the LS11's 0.050% and its input sensitivity 0.0V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
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The Acurus LS-11 is a discontinued stereo preamplifier designed for audiophile-grade systems. Known for its clean signal path and robust build quality, it features line-level inputs and operates as a dedicated analog preamp. The unit delivers a frequency response of 20Hz-20kHz, 0.05% THD, and 18.8dB gain, prioritizing transparency in audio reproduction. Marketed as a quieter alternative to comparable preamps, it is often paired with external phono stages for vinyl playback.
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The C-3's thd is 0.010% against the LS11's 0.050% and its input sensitivity 0.0V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
The 1600's thd is 0.040% against the LS11's 0.050% and its input sensitivity 0.0V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
The 114's thd is 0.020% against the LS11's 0.050% and its input sensitivity 0.5V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
The RL11's thd is 0.060% against the LS11's 0.050%. Both share input sensitivity (0.1V RMS).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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