CDi 2000 vs MartinLogan CDi 1000
The CDi 1000's power @ 8ω is 275W against the CDi 2000's 475W and its power @ 4ω 500W against 800W. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB) and damping factor (>500).
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The Crown CDi 2000 is a professional-grade, solid-state two-channel power amplifier optimized for installed sound systems in commercial and professional environments. It delivers 800 watts per channel at 4 ohms and supports 2-, 4-, and 8-ohm speaker loads as well as 70V and 140V constant-voltage systems. The amplifier includes onboard digital signal processing (DSP) with six parametric input EQ filters per channel, high- and low-pass crossovers, eight parametric output EQ filters per channel, adjustable delay, and output limiting. It features an intuitive front-panel LCD for easy configuration and supports USB connectivity for system control via HiQnet software. The CDi 2000 offers rugged, lightweight construction, switch-mode universal power supply, proportional-speed fan cooling, and advanced protection against short circuits, overheating, and mismatched loads. It can operate in stereo or bridged-mono modes, providing flexible installation options.
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The CDi 1000's power @ 8ω is 275W against the CDi 2000's 475W and its power @ 4ω 500W against 800W. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB) and damping factor (>500).
The T1500's power @ 8ω is 575W against the CDi 2000's 475W, its power @ 4ω 1.0kW against 800W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 100 dB, and its damping factor >400 against >500.
The ZoneMaster 2350's power @ 8ω is 350W against the CDi 2000's 475W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 800W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.500%. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB).
The GFA-7805's power @ 8ω is 300W against the CDi 2000's 475W, its power @ 4ω 450W against 800W, and its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB. Both share damping factor (>500).
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