Basic M-1 vs Adcom GFA-545
The GFA-545's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Basic M-1's 105W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, its damping factor >400 against >1000, and its thd 0.040% against 0.005%.
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The Kenwood BASIC M-1 is a stereo power amplifier produced from 1983 to 1987. It features Kenwood's DLD technology and Sigma Drive for enhanced speaker control. The amplifier delivers 105 watts per channel into 8Ω, with a frequency response of 1Hz to 300kHz and a total harmonic distortion of 0.005%. It has a damping factor of 1000 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 120dB. The unit is designed to handle speaker impedances from 4Ω to 16Ω.
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The GFA-545's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Basic M-1's 105W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, its damping factor >400 against >1000, and its thd 0.040% against 0.005%.
The GFA-5300's power @ 8ω is 80W against the Basic M-1's 105W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 120 dB, its damping factor >300 against >1000, and its thd 0.180% against 0.005%.
The 9130's power @ 8ω is 65W against the Basic M-1's 105W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 120 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.005%, and its damping factor 50 against >1000.
The GFA-535L's power @ 8ω is 60W against the Basic M-1's 105W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB, its thd 0.040% against 0.005%, and its damping factor >100 against >1000.
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