534 vs 890
The 890's power @ 8ω is 70W against the 534's 50W, its damping factor 30 against 18, and its thd 3.000% against 1.000%. Both share signal-to-noise (92 dB).
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The EAR Yoshino 534 is a push-pull Class A stereo tube power amplifier designed by Tim de Paravicini. It uses eight EL34 output tubes, is self-biasing, and can be bridged for monoblock use. It is known for balanced or unbalanced connectivity, support for 4/8/16-ohm loads, and a reputation for smooth, detailed sound.
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The 890's power @ 8ω is 70W against the 534's 50W, its damping factor 30 against 18, and its thd 3.000% against 1.000%. Both share signal-to-noise (92 dB).
The 834's signal-to-noise is 85 dB against the 534's 92 dB and its damping factor 12 against 18. Both share power @ 8ω (50W) and thd (1.000%).
The V12's signal-to-noise is 93 dB against the 534's 92 dB, its damping factor 10 against 18, and its thd 0.030% against 1.000%. Both share power @ 8ω (50W).
The Stereo 845PP's power @ 8ω is 40W against the 534's 50W, its signal-to-noise 93 dB against 92 dB, its damping factor 14 against 18, and its thd 0.150% against 1.000%.
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