Lifestyle SA-3 vs Onkyo TX-8020
The TX-8020's power @ 8ω is 50W against the Lifestyle SA-3's 100W, its thd 0.080% against 0.500%, its weight 7.3 kg (16 lbs) against 4.95 kg (11 lbs), and its height 150 mm against 138 mm.
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The Bose Lifestyle SA-3 stereo amplifier allows users to expand their Bose Lifestyle system by adding non-powered environmental or accessory speakers in additional rooms or outdoor spaces. It delivers 100 watts per channel into 6 ohms, with a frequency response of 30Hz to 15kHz and total harmonic distortion of 0.5%. The amplifier features Bose's proprietary Integrated Signal Processing technology to maintain full, rich stereo sound even at low volumes. It includes a 9-pin Bose Link input/output for seamless connection and daisy-chaining with other SA-3 or SA-2 amplifiers, enabling stereo sound in up to 14 additional rooms. The SA-3 also has an auxiliary input for local audio sources and requires a compatible Bose Lifestyle system and a dedicated remote control for operation. It is not intended for standalone use. The amplifier measures approximately 14-1/8 inches wide, 4-1/4 inches high, and 5-7/16 inches deep, weighing about 11 pounds (4.95 kg). It comes with a one-year parts and labor warranty.
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