Express II vs McIntosh MDA1000
The MDA1000's thd is 0.002% against the Express II's 0.001%, its output voltage 6.0V RMS against 15.0V RMS, its width 445 mm against 430 mm, and its height 152 mm against 97 mm.
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The Express II offers comprehensive audio correction capabilities, including phase, timing coherence, and frequency response adjustments. It integrates one or two subwoofers and supports various crossover configurations. The device uses dual 32-bit SHARC DSPs and has a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.0008%. It includes a remote control with powerful tone controls and supports USB or RS232 connections.
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The MDA1000's thd is 0.002% against the Express II's 0.001%, its output voltage 6.0V RMS against 15.0V RMS, its width 445 mm against 430 mm, and its height 152 mm against 97 mm.
The AVM-70's output voltage is 10.7V RMS against the Express II's 15.0V RMS, its width 431.8 mm against 430 mm, and its height 152.4 mm against 97 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Alpha DAC Reference Series 2's thd is 0.000% against the Express II's 0.001%, its output voltage 6.2V RMS against 15.0V RMS, its height 88.9 mm against 97 mm, and its depth 317.5 mm against 325 mm.
The Aeris's output voltage is 7.0V RMS against the Express II's 15.0V RMS, its height 61 mm against 97 mm, and its width 394 mm against 430 mm. Both share thd (0.001%).
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