POA-A1HDCI vs McIntosh MC7205
The MC7205's power @ 8ω is 120W against the POA-A1HDCI's 150W, its thd 0.005% against 0.050%, its output impedance 10Ω against 8Ω, and its weight 24 kg (53 lbs) against 59.87 kg (132 lbs).
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The Denon POA-A1HDCI is a flagship 10-channel power amplifier weighing approximately 132 pounds, designed to deliver 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms with less than 0.05% total harmonic distortion. It features fully discrete power amplifier assemblies and dedicated DC power supplies for each channel to minimize interference. The amplifier supports multiple configurations including 7.1 home theater setups, multi-zone audio, bi-amping, bi-wiring, and bridged modes. It includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs with selectable input per channel, and A/B speaker outputs for flexible wiring options. The POA-A1HDCI uses four main power transformers with separate coil windings and eight individual transformers for discrete circuits, along with high-current DC rectifiers and large filter capacitors totaling 200,000uF for stable performance even with low impedance loads. It is THX Ultra2 certified and designed for audiophile-grade sound with a very low noise floor and high dynamic power headroom. The amplifier's front panel includes three power meters configurable to display output levels of various channels, and it has a robust build suitable for large home theater installations.
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The MC7205's power @ 8ω is 120W against the POA-A1HDCI's 150W, its thd 0.005% against 0.050%, its output impedance 10Ω against 8Ω, and its weight 24 kg (53 lbs) against 59.87 kg (132 lbs).
The VK-500's power @ 8ω is 250W against the POA-A1HDCI's 150W, its thd 1.000% against 0.050%, its output impedance 0.2Ω against 8Ω, and its weight 47.63 kg (105 lbs) against 59.87 kg (132 lbs).
The FPB-600's power @ 8ω is 600W against the POA-A1HDCI's 150W, its thd 0.020% against 0.050%, its output impedance 0.03Ω against 8Ω, and its weight 82 kg (181 lbs) against 59.87 kg (132 lbs).
The A-52+'s power @ 8ω is 180W against the POA-A1HDCI's 150W, its output impedance 47Ω against 8Ω, and its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 59.87 kg (132 lbs). Both share thd (0.050%).
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