Master 9 MK3 vs Burson Audio Soloist GT4
The Soloist GT4's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Master 9 MK3's 130 dB and its output impedance 25Ω against 1Ω. Both share thd (0.002%) and class (A).
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The Audio-GD Master 9 MK3 is a discrete, fully balanced Class A headphone amplifier and preamplifier built around a true dual-mono design. It uses separate R-core transformers and dedicated power supplies for the left and right channels, an ACSS gain stage, and a diamond output stage to deliver high output power with low distortion. The MK3 version is designed as a refined, compact successor to earlier Master 9 models and includes a remote control and selectable sound modes for neutral or tube-like presentation.
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The Soloist GT4's signal-to-noise is 116 dB against the Master 9 MK3's 130 dB and its output impedance 25Ω against 1Ω. Both share thd (0.002%) and class (A).
The PRA-9X's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the Master 9 MK3's 130 dB, its thd 0.000% against 0.002%, its output impedance 10Ω against 1Ω, and its output voltage 7.5V RMS against 10.0V RMS.
The Expert 200's thd is 0.001% against the Master 9 MK3's 0.002%, its output impedance 0.001Ω against 1Ω, and its output voltage 0.2V RMS against 10.0V RMS. Both share signal-to-noise (130 dB).
The KRC-3's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the Master 9 MK3's 130 dB, its thd 0.009% against 0.002%, its output impedance 15Ω against 1Ω, and its output voltage 9.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS.
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