HA-6A vs Unison Research SH
The SH's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the HA-6A's 98 dB, its thd 0.200% against 1.000%, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 19.5 kg (43 lbs). Both share depth (322 mm).
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The Cayin Audio HA-6A is a high-power, transformer-coupled Class A tube headphone amplifier with selectable Triode (TR) and Ultra-Linear (UL) operating modes, impedance-matched headphone outputs, and both single-ended and balanced connections. It supports EL34 or KT88 power tubes and includes selectable low, medium, and high headphone-impedance ranges. The HA-6A is distinct from the newer, separately designated HA-6A MK2. Available product listings and Cayin-related documentation identify the original HA-6A as an established model, while the MK2 has appeared as its successor; however, the available sources do not provide a definitive manufacturer statement that the original HA-6A has been officially discontinued.
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The SH's signal-to-noise is 110 dB against the HA-6A's 98 dB, its thd 0.200% against 1.000%, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 19.5 kg (43 lbs). Both share depth (322 mm).
The HP205D's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the HA-6A's 98 dB, its thd 0.200% against 1.000%, its weight 7 kg (15 lbs) against 19.5 kg (43 lbs), and its height 160 mm against 197 mm.
The R800i's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the HA-6A's 98 dB, its weight 42 kg (93 lbs) against 19.5 kg (43 lbs), and its height 190 mm against 197 mm. Both share thd (1.000%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The WA22's signal-to-noise is 92 dB against the HA-6A's 98 dB, its thd 0.300% against 1.000%, its weight 11.4 kg (25 lbs) against 19.5 kg (43 lbs), and its height 177.8 mm against 197 mm.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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