Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6 vs EAR V20
The V20's power @ 8ω is 24W against the Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6's 30W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 90 dB, its thd 0.500% against 0.200%, and its output impedance 0.47Ω against 1.8Ω.
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The Icon Audio Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6 is a UK-designed, hand-wired integrated tube amplifier built around a class A triode front end and a push-pull ultralinear output stage. It is positioned as a lower-cost, simpler version of the Stereo 40 MkIV, using 6L6-family output valves to deliver around 30W per channel in ultralinear mode, with triode operation available as an option. It includes three line inputs, a record-out/tape-monitor facility, a bias meter, and point-to-point construction with custom output transformers.
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The V20's power @ 8ω is 24W against the Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6's 30W, its signal-to-noise 92 dB against 90 dB, its thd 0.500% against 0.200%, and its output impedance 0.47Ω against 1.8Ω.
The Stereo 60 MkIV KT120/KT150's power @ 8ω is 85W against the Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6's 30W and its thd 0.050% against 0.200%. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB) and class (A).
The LM-508IA's power @ 8ω is 48W against the Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6's 30W, its signal-to-noise 87 dB against 90 dB, and its thd 1.000% against 0.200%. Both share input sensitivity (0.3V RMS).
The Linear200 MKII's power @ 8ω is 35W against the Stereo 40 MkIV 6L6's 30W, its thd 1.000% against 0.200%, and its output impedance 4Ω against 1.8Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB).
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