Bellini Anniversary vs Audio Research Corporation Reference 5SE
The Reference 5SE's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the Bellini Anniversary's 107 dB and its input impedance 120Ω against 47Ω. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
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The Audio Analogue Bellini Anniversary is a high-end line preamplifier from the company’s Anniversary range. It uses a dual-mono, fully differential design with Audio Analogue’s SeGeSTA amplification topology, inductive-capacitive power-supply filtering, and zero global feedback to reduce noise and preserve detail. It offers balanced and single-ended connectivity, a minimalist metal front panel, and comes with a solid aluminium remote control and Airtech power cord. The model was widely sold in black or silver finishes and was positioned as a premium preamp partner for the Donizetti Anniversary power amplifier.
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The Reference 5SE's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the Bellini Anniversary's 107 dB and its input impedance 120Ω against 47Ω. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The C-03X's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Bellini Anniversary's 107 dB and its input impedance 22000Ω against 47Ω. Both share output voltage (2.0V RMS).
The Meitner PRE SE-Silver Edition's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Bellini Anniversary's 107 dB, its output voltage 4.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its input impedance 20Ω against 47Ω.
The C-700u's signal-to-noise is 125 dB against the Bellini Anniversary's 107 dB, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 2.0V RMS, and its input impedance 46000Ω against 47Ω.
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