XL280 vs B&K Components Ltd. ST3030
The ST3030's power @ 8ω is 200W against the XL280's 145W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.090% against 0.050%. Both share damping factor (>100).
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Manufactured in 1987, the XL-280 offers 145 watts per channel into 8 ohms with a total harmonic distortion of 0.05%. It is capable of delivering more power at lower impedances, making it suitable for demanding speakers. The amplifier features a wide frequency response and is praised for its clean sound quality.
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The ST3030's power @ 8ω is 200W against the XL280's 145W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.090% against 0.050%. Both share damping factor (>100).
The 216 THX's power @ 8ω is 125W against the XL280's 145W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 100 dB, its damping factor >200 against >100, and its thd 0.030% against 0.050%.
The GFA-545's power @ 8ω is 100W against the XL280's 145W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.040% against 0.050%, and its damping factor >400 against >100.
The HCA-1000A's power @ 8ω is 125W against the XL280's 145W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.050%, and its damping factor >800 against >100.
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