BasX A5 vs BasX A2
The BasX A2's power @ 8ω is 160W against the BasX A5's 95W and its power @ 4ω 250W against 130W. Both share signal-to-noise (112 dB) and damping factor (>500).
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The Emotiva BasX A5 is a high-value five-channel power amplifier designed for 5.1 surround sound systems or upgrading AV receivers. It features a heavy-duty linear power supply with oversized toroidal transformer, audiophile-grade Class A/B output stages, optimized input sensitivity, and transparent fault protection. With RCA inputs, five-way binding posts, and 12V trigger in/out for daisy-chaining, it supports universal 115/230 VAC auto-switching. Reviews praise its robust performance, neutral sound, channel separation, and value, outperforming many AVRs without thermal issues.
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The BasX A2's power @ 8ω is 160W against the BasX A5's 95W and its power @ 4ω 250W against 130W. Both share signal-to-noise (112 dB) and damping factor (>500).
The RMB-1506's power @ 8ω is 50W against the BasX A5's 95W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 112 dB, its power @ 4ω 80W against 130W, and its thd 0.030% against 0.020%.
The BasX A1's power @ 8ω is 200W against the BasX A5's 95W and its power @ 4ω 325W against 130W. Both share signal-to-noise (112 dB) and damping factor (>500).
The 5000x 5-Channel's power @ 8ω is 120W against the BasX A5's 95W, its signal-to-noise 111 dB against 112 dB, and its power @ 4ω 180W against 130W. Both share thd (0.020%).
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