C1800 MK-II vs Audio Mirror WAVE Tube
The WAVE Tube's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the C1800 MK-II's 73 dB, its output impedance 60Ω against 1200Ω, and its input impedance 47000Ω against 45000Ω. Both share thd (0.010%).
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The Canary Audio C1800 MK-II is a reference-grade, two-chassis tube preamplifier that pairs a linestage with a matching external power supply for low-noise operation. It uses a fully balanced design with real balanced inputs and outputs, and was positioned as Canary Audio’s flagship-style line stage derived from the C3000 platform.
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The WAVE Tube's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the C1800 MK-II's 73 dB, its output impedance 60Ω against 1200Ω, and its input impedance 47000Ω against 45000Ω. Both share thd (0.010%).
The L2's signal-to-noise is 82 dB against the C1800 MK-II's 73 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.010%, its output impedance 130Ω against 1200Ω, and its input impedance 51000Ω against 45000Ω.
The Edison II's signal-to-noise is 82 dB against the C1800 MK-II's 73 dB, its output impedance 1000Ω against 1200Ω, and its input impedance 50Ω against 45000Ω. Both share thd (0.010%).
The Marconi II's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the C1800 MK-II's 73 dB, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 1200Ω, and its input impedance 20Ω against 45000Ω. Both share thd (0.010%).
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