A39 vs Rega Elicit MK5
The Elicit MK5's power @ 8ω is 105W against the A39's 120W, its power @ 4ω 162W against 240W, its thd 0.004% against 0.000%, and its class AB against G.
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The Arcam A39 is a high-performance integrated stereo amplifier designed to deliver class-leading sound quality by leveraging nearly 40 years of Arcam's audio engineering expertise. It features a Class G amplifier topology providing 120 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 240 watts into 4 ohms, with 20 watts delivered in pure Class A mode for superior audio detail and control. The amplifier includes twin speaker outputs, a configurable phono input for moving magnet cartridges or line level, and an onboard power supply unit compatible with Arcam's rSeries products. It is housed in an acoustically damped chassis with a toroidal transformer power supply and paralleled transistor output stages to minimize distortion and noise, achieving distortion levels below one part per million during normal operation. The A39 supports multiple inputs, including a 3.5mm auxiliary line-in and headphone output, and is controlled via a large ergonomically designed aluminum volume knob and a CR902 system remote control. Its design emphasizes musical authority, detail, and reliability for long-term use.
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The Elicit MK5's power @ 8ω is 105W against the A39's 120W, its power @ 4ω 162W against 240W, its thd 0.004% against 0.000%, and its class AB against G.
The Evolution 100A's power @ 8ω is 110W against the A39's 120W, its power @ 4ω 170W against 240W, and its thd 0.002% against 0.000%. Both share class (G).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The H190's power @ 8ω is 150W against the A39's 120W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 240W, its thd 0.010% against 0.000%, and its class AB against G.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The PM-11S3's power @ 8ω is 100W against the A39's 120W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 240W, its thd 0.010% against 0.000%, and its weight 27 kg (60 lbs) against 11.5 kg (25 lbs).
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