Emitter I Basic vs Luxman M-900u
The M-900u's power @ 8ω is 150W against the Emitter I Basic's 140W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 250W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 88 dB, and its damping factor >700 against >600.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$10,995
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Emitter I Basic
The ASR Audio Systeme Emitter I Basic is a high-end solid-state integrated amplifier with a separate external power supply and extensive configuration options. It is built around Class A/B MOSFET output stages and is designed for very high current delivery, low distortion, and a noise-optimized volume-control architecture. Sources describe it as a controllable power amplifier with input selection and level control rather than a conventional integrated amp with a preamp section. It remains a reference-level amplifier for demanding loudspeakers, with unusually large power reserves and a heavy dual-chassis construction.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 140W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 250W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- AB
- Damping Factor
- >600
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Impedance
- 470Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 88 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
- Analog Outputs
- speaker binding posts, RCA tape out, pre-out, subwoofer output
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 420 × 180 × 420 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19 kg (42 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 140W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions