ML3 Signature vs Audio Note (UK) Kegon Mono
The Kegon Mono's power @ 8ω is 18W against the ML3 Signature's 32W, its power @ 4ω 18W against 32W, and its output voltage 2.4V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share class (A).
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The Lamm ML3 Signature is a no-compromise, single-ended (SE) tube monoblock amplifier featuring a very powerful direct-heated triode GM-70 with 125W plate dissipation. It produces 32 watts continuous output into 4, 8, or 16 ohms in pure class A operation without overall feedback. The amplifier uses a sophisticated separate power supply chassis and custom-made output transformers to ensure wide bandwidth and exceptional sonic performance across the entire audible frequency spectrum, including deep bass and extended highs. It includes multi-turn trimming potentiometers for precise plate current adjustment and offers both XLR and RCA inputs. The ML3 Signature is renowned for its extraordinary transparency, three-dimensional soundstage, and ability to recreate music with astonishing realism and naturalness, making it one of the finest single-ended tube amplifiers available. It weighs approximately 79 lbs for the amplifier chassis and 80 lbs for the power supply chassis, each measuring 15.8" W x 8.2" H x 20.2" D. The amplifier has received high praise from audiophile publications such as Stereophile and SoundStage, and is considered a benchmark in tube amplification.
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The Kegon Mono's power @ 8ω is 18W against the ML3 Signature's 32W, its power @ 4ω 18W against 32W, and its output voltage 2.4V RMS against 4.0V RMS. Both share class (A).
The LM-41.2-212's power @ 8ω is 50W against the ML3 Signature's 32W, its signal-to-noise 86 dB against 92 dB, its power @ 4ω 50W against 32W, and its thd 1.000% against 3.000%.
The Angstrom Stella's power @ 8ω is 100W against the ML3 Signature's 32W, its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 92 dB, its thd 1.000% against 3.000%, and its class Tube against A.
The Kassai Mono's power @ 8ω is 18W against the ML3 Signature's 32W, its power @ 4ω 18W against 32W, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 35.9 kg (79 lbs). Both share class (A).
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