Gakuoh II vs MELIUS
The MELIUS's power @ 8ω is 32W against the Gakuoh II's 20W, its thd 1.000% against 5.000%, and its weight 26 kg (57 lbs) against 31.75 kg (70 lbs). Both share class (Tube).
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The Kondo Audio Note Japan Gakuoh II is a pair of monaural tube power amplifiers built around a 300B push-pull design. Audio Note lists it as a legendary, high-output amplifier that inherits the qualities of the ONGAKU while adding greater power, and shows it as a current product on its website. Review coverage and dealer listings describe it as a rare, heavily built high-end amplifier sold as a stereo pair of monoblocks, with price references around €160,000 for the pair at launch.
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