Soloist 1 vs Karan Acoustics KA I 180 Mk2
The KA I 180 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 180W against the Soloist 1's 125W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 250W, and its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB. Both share damping factor (>1000).
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The Belles Soloist 1 is a stereo integrated amplifier with five line-level RCA inputs, a monitor loop, and preamplifier outputs. It is rated at 125 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 250 watts per channel into 4 ohms, with current delivery exceeding 30 amperes. The design includes front-panel input selection, monitor and mute controls, and a remote control.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The KA I 180 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 180W against the Soloist 1's 125W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 250W, and its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB. Both share damping factor (>1000).
The EX-M1's power @ 8ω is 215W against the Soloist 1's 125W, its signal-to-noise 103 dB against 100 dB, and its power @ 4ω 400W against 250W. Both share damping factor (>1000).
The E-470's power @ 8ω is 180W against the Soloist 1's 125W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 0.010%. Both share power @ 4ω (250W).
The E-480's power @ 8ω is 180W against the Soloist 1's 125W, its power @ 4ω 260W against 250W, its signal-to-noise 97 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 0.010%.
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