UPA-700 vs Parasound HCA-750A
The HCA-750A's power @ 8ω is 75W against the UPA-700's 80W, its power @ 4ω 125W against 100W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 116 dB, and its damping factor >800 against >500.
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The Emotiva UPA-700 seven-channel power amplifier offers seven channels of high-quality audio amplification with a compact and stylish design. It features Emotiva's proven short signal path Class A/B topology, an oversized toroidal power supply, and sophisticated protection circuitry. The amplifier delivers 80 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 100 watts per channel into 4 ohms, all channels driven, with a smooth frequency response from 10 Hz to 80 kHz and very low total harmonic distortion (0.01%). It includes full-sized five-way binding posts, gold-plated RCA inputs, and front panel status LEDs. The UPA-700 is well-suited for dynamic cinema and music experiences, providing clear detail and low noise. It weighs 29 pounds and measures approximately 17 x 6 x 16.3 inches. The amplifier supports speaker loads down to 4 ohms and has a damping factor of 500. It was introduced around 2012 and remains a popular choice for multi-channel amplification.
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The HCA-750A's power @ 8ω is 75W against the UPA-700's 80W, its power @ 4ω 125W against 100W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 116 dB, and its damping factor >800 against >500.
The C 326BEE's power @ 8ω is 50W against the UPA-700's 80W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 116 dB, and its thd 0.009% against 0.010%. Both share power @ 4ω (100W).
The BasX A2L+'s power @ 8ω is 50W against the UPA-700's 80W, its power @ 4ω 90W against 100W, and its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 116 dB. Both share damping factor (>500).
The HCA-855A's power @ 8ω is 85W against the UPA-700's 80W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 116 dB, its damping factor >800 against >500, and its thd 0.030% against 0.010%.
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