911 Mk3 vs 956 Mk2
The 956 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 240W against the 911 Mk3's 350W, its power @ 4ω 240W against 350W, and its signal-to-noise 81 dB against 103 dB. Both share damping factor (>1000).
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The Burmester 911 MK3 is a handcrafted two-channel power amplifier from Berlin, derived from the reference 909 and regarded as one of the quickest and most powerful amplifiers in the audio world. It features Burmester X-Amp technology, balanced circuitry, a single XLR input plus unbalanced inputs via supplied adapters, stable operation across the full frequency range, a high-damping-factor output stage, and protection circuitry for overheating, DC offset, and overdrive. The amplifier is bridgeable to mono with adapters, supports bi-amping via adapters, offers remote on/off compatibility with Burmester pre-amps and D/A converters with variable output, and uses massive binding posts for spade-plug speaker cables.
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The 956 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 240W against the 911 Mk3's 350W, its power @ 4ω 240W against 350W, and its signal-to-noise 81 dB against 103 dB. Both share damping factor (>1000).
The M1.1's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the 911 Mk3's 103 dB and its weight 75 kg (165 lbs) against 31.5 kg (69 lbs). Both share power @ 8ω (350W) and power @ 4ω (350W).
The KSA-i400's power @ 8ω is 400W against the 911 Mk3's 350W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 103 dB, its power @ 4ω 800W against 350W, and its damping factor >800 against >1000.
The No. 534's power @ 8ω is 250W against the 911 Mk3's 350W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 103 dB, and its weight 48.6 kg (107 lbs) against 31.5 kg (69 lbs).
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