Pendulum vs Boulder 866
The 866's power @ 8ω is 200W against the Pendulum's 120W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 240W, its thd 0.010% against 0.015%, and its output impedance 0.16Ω against 0.1Ω.
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About the Pendulum
The Dan D'Agostino Pendulum Integrated Amplifier is the brand's most accessible high-performance model, featuring a re-engineered JFET input circuit from the Momentum series for superior precision and musicality. Powered by a 750VA custom toroidal transformer and ~25,000μF capacitor bank, it delivers robust output in a compact chassis, effortlessly driving demanding speakers. Versatile connectivity includes 3 balanced XLR and 1 unbalanced RCA analog inputs, balanced XLR pre-outs, headphone jack, and speaker binding posts. Optional modules add 60dB MC phono stage with adjustable loading (47kΩ to 50Ω) and DSM with optical, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HDMI eARC, supporting PCM up to 32-bit/384kHz and DSD256. Elegant design with Swiss-watch-inspired LCD, Bluetooth/Delrin remote, and RS-232 control. Available in silver or black finish.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 120W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 240W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 1Ω
- Input Impedance
- 100000Ω
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 384 kHz
- DSD Support
- DSD256
- MQA Support
- No
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.015%
- SNR
- 70 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0.1Ω
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 60 dB
- MC Gain
- 60 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- Yes
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Wi-Fi
- Yes
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Optical, RJ45 Ethernet, Wi-Fi, HDMI eARC
- Analog Inputs
- 3 pair balanced XLR stereo, 1 pair unbalanced RCA stereo
- Analog Outputs
- XLR, ¼-inch headphone, binding posts
Streaming Services
Supported streaming platforms and protocols
- AirPlay
- No
- Chromecast
- No
- Roon Ready
- Yes
- Spotify Connect
- No
- TIDAL Connect
- No
- Other Services
- locally stored files, NAS, subscription streaming services
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 118 × 366 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.5 kg (43 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Silver, Black
Key Specifications
Power: 120W
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