KSA 200S vs Pass Labs X250.8
The X250.8's power @ 8ω is 250W against the KSA 200S's 200W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 400W, its damping factor >100 against 80, and its thd 1.000% against 0.100%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$7,500
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About the KSA 200S
The Krell KSA 200S is a high-end solid-state stereo power amplifier designed with 'Sustained Plateau' output-stage biasing. It offers a robust power output of 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, increasing to 400 watts into 4 ohms, 800 watts into 2 ohms, and 1600 watts into 1 ohm when driving one channel. The amplifier features a damping factor of 80 and a total harmonic distortion (THD) of 0.1% at 1kHz and 0.2–0.5% at 20kHz at full power. Its frequency response spans from 1Hz to 150kHz, and it has a gain of 26 dB with an input sensitivity of 2.1V. The dimensions are 19 inches wide by 8.5 inches high by 21 inches deep, and it weighs 110 pounds.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 200W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 400W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- 80
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.100%
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 215.9 × 533.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 49.9 kg (110 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 200W
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