Master 1 vs Musical Fidelity M6s PRE
The M6s PRE's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the Master 1's 120 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 10Ω, and its weight 11.4 kg (25 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share output voltage (9.5V RMS).
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Audio-GD Master 1 is a fully balanced, pure Class A stereo preamplifier with discrete analog circuitry and relay-based volume control. It offers multiple analog inputs and outputs, including Audio-GD’s ACSS current-mode interface, and was designed as a high-end companion to Audio-GD DACs and power amplifiers.
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The M6s PRE's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the Master 1's 120 dB, its output impedance 47Ω against 10Ω, and its weight 11.4 kg (25 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share output voltage (9.5V RMS).
The KRC-3's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the Master 1's 120 dB, its output impedance 15Ω against 10Ω, its output voltage 9.0V RMS against 9.5V RMS, and its weight 8.6 kg (19 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs).
The PRA-9X's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the Master 1's 120 dB, its output voltage 7.5V RMS against 9.5V RMS, and its weight 3 kg (7 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs). Both share output impedance (10Ω).
The Master 9 MK3's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the Master 1's 120 dB, its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 9.5V RMS, its output impedance 1Ω against 10Ω, and its weight 7 kg (15 lbs) against 16 kg (35 lbs).
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