9B-SST2 vs McIntosh MC152
The MC152's power @ 8ω is 150W against the 9B-SST2's 140W and its power @ 4ω 150W against 200W. Both share thd (0.005%) and class (Solid_state).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Bryston 9B SST2 is a modular, single-chassis 5-channel solid-state power amplifier delivering 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 200 watts per channel into 4 ohms. It is built for multichannel home theater and high-end audio systems and uses independent power-supply sections for each channel. Part of Bryston's SST2 series, it features the robust modular construction and audiophile-grade sound quality the line is known for, with each channel benefiting from its own power supply for reliable, low-crosstalk performance.
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The MC152's power @ 8ω is 150W against the 9B-SST2's 140W and its power @ 4ω 150W against 200W. Both share thd (0.005%) and class (Solid_state).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MC8207's power @ 8ω is 200W against the 9B-SST2's 140W and its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 116 dB. Both share power @ 4ω (200W) and thd (0.005%).
The SM-11S1's power @ 8ω is 110W against the 9B-SST2's 140W, its power @ 4ω 220W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 101 dB against 116 dB, and its thd 0.010% against 0.005%.
The MC7205's power @ 8ω is 120W against the 9B-SST2's 140W and its signal-to-noise 113 dB against 116 dB. Both share power @ 4ω (200W) and thd (0.005%).
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