MXW70 vs Primare I22
The I22's power @ 8ω is 80W against the MXW70's 70W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 92 dB, its power @ 4ω 160W against 125W, and its thd 0.010% against 0.015%.
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The Cambridge Audio MXW70 is a compact, high-performance stereo power amplifier designed in London, featuring Hypex NCORE Class D amplification for efficient, dynamic sound. It pairs perfectly with the MXN10 Music Streamer and DacMagic 200M to form a half-width hi-fi stack. With premium all-metal Lunar Grey casework, it offers versatile RCA and XLR inputs, 12V trigger in/out, and bridgeable mono mode for enhanced power. Ideal for space-constrained setups while driving demanding speakers with clarity and precision.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The I22's power @ 8ω is 80W against the MXW70's 70W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 92 dB, its power @ 4ω 160W against 125W, and its thd 0.010% against 0.015%.
The DRA-1's power @ 8ω is 100W against the MXW70's 70W, its power @ 4ω 130W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 92 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.015%.
The STA-9's power @ 8ω is 120W against the MXW70's 70W, its power @ 4ω 120W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 92 dB, and its thd 0.020% against 0.015%.
The A-S1000's power @ 8ω is 90W against the MXW70's 70W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 125W, and its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 92 dB. Both share thd (0.015%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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