HK-775 vs Rotel RB-980BX
The RB-980BX's power @ 8ω is 120W against the HK-775's 130W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 123 dB, and its power @ 4ω 180W against 90W. Both share thd (0.030%).
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The Harman Kardon HK775 is a high-end mono power amplifier from the HK 700 series, manufactured between 1980 and 1983 in Japan. It features an ultra-wideband DC design with impressive specifications including 130W RMS output into 8Ω, extremely low distortion, high damping factor, and wide frequency response. Known for its timeless silver design and powerful performance, it was originally priced at approximately $425 USD per monoblock. These vintage amplifiers are sought after in the used market, often paired with HK725 preamps or HK715 tuners.
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The RB-980BX's power @ 8ω is 120W against the HK-775's 130W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 123 dB, and its power @ 4ω 180W against 90W. Both share thd (0.030%).
The RA-985BX's power @ 8ω is 100W against the HK-775's 130W, its power @ 4ω 190W against 90W, and its signal-to-noise 97 dB against 123 dB. Both share thd (0.030%).
The M-504's power @ 8ω is 165W against the HK-775's 130W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 123 dB, and its thd 0.003% against 0.030%. Both share damping factor (>100).
The M-4's power @ 8ω is 120W against the HK-775's 130W, its signal-to-noise 118 dB against 123 dB, its damping factor >200 against >100, and its thd 0.005% against 0.030%.
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