M520 vs Shanling STP-80
The STP-80's power @ 8ω is 35W against the M520's 24W and its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 82 dB. Both share thd (1.000%) and class (Tube).
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M520
Eastern ElectricAmplifiersIntegrated AmplifiersTube AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,000
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the M520
The Eastern Electric M520 is a tube-rectified integrated amplifier featuring a Mullard-inspired circuit design. It operates in Class A push-pull configuration with remote-switchable pentode/ultralinear modes (24W/18W into 8Ω), offering tonal flexibility through adjustable negative feedback and impedance matching options. The design includes premium components like dual 5AR4 rectifiers, EF86 preamp tubes, and EL34 power tubes, housed in a 23kg chassis with motorized volume control.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 24W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 1.000%
- SNR
- 82 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- CD, TAPE, TUNER, AUX, PRE-IN
- Analog Outputs
- Tape Out
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 412 × 185 × 415 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 23 kg (51 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 24W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions