A-50T vs A88-T MKII
The A88-T MKII's power @ 8ω is 45W against the A-50T's 35W and its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 89 dB. Both share thd (1.000%) and class (Tube).
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The Cayin A-50T is a vacuum tube integrated amplifier using two push-pull pairs of Mullard EL34 output tubes that can be operated in 35Wpc Ultralinear or 16Wpc Triode mode, switchable from the included remote control. It employs two 12AX7EH and two 12AU7EH tubes in the preamplifier stage, with all signal processing handled by tubes. The amplifier features hand-made, point-to-point wiring, a toroidal power transformer and custom EI audio output transformers engineered for low magnetic leakage, wide frequency response, and low impedance. It provides four line-level inputs (CD, Aux1, Aux2, Tuner) and 4/8 ohm output taps, includes a snap-on removable tube cage, and is available in silver and black finishes.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The A88-T MKII's power @ 8ω is 45W against the A-50T's 35W and its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 89 dB. Both share thd (1.000%) and class (Tube).
The DiaLogue Two's power @ 8ω is 38W against the A-50T's 35W and its thd 1.200% against 1.000%. Both share signal-to-noise (89 dB) and class (Tube).
The CS-55A's power @ 8ω is 40W against the A-50T's 35W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 89 dB, and its class AB against Tube. Both share thd (1.000%).
The R800i's power @ 8ω is 48W against the A-50T's 35W and its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 89 dB. Both share thd (1.000%) and input impedance (100000Ω).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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