MK III vs Music Hall ph25.2
The ph25.2's power @ 8ω is 0.65W against the MK III's 0.35W, its thd 0.250% against 0.150%, its output voltage 0.7V RMS against 10.0V RMS, and its weight 3.63 kg (8 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs).
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The Little Dot MK III is a Class-A SEPP (single-ended push-pull), OTL tube headphone amplifier with preamplifier functionality. Its standard tube complement comprises two GE 5654 input/driver tubes and two Russian 6H6PI output tubes. It offers selectable voltage gain of 3×, 4×, 5×, or 10× and is intended for headphones from 32 to 600 ohms. Rated output is 350 mW at 300/600 ohms, 300 mW at 120 ohms, and 100 mW at 32 ohms. The published frequency response is 12 Hz–100 kHz (−1 dB), with 0.15% THD+N at 80 mW into 300 ohms. The amplifier has a 50 kΩ input impedance, a 600-ohm preamplifier output impedance, and RCA preamp outputs. It uses a solid aluminum chassis measuring approximately 270 × 175 × 123 mm and consumes about 30 W. The MK III is available in region-specific mains-voltage versions.
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The ph25.2's power @ 8ω is 0.65W against the MK III's 0.35W, its thd 0.250% against 0.150%, its output voltage 0.7V RMS against 10.0V RMS, and its weight 3.63 kg (8 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs).
The WA3's power @ 8ω is 0.11W against the MK III's 0.35W, its thd 0.080% against 0.150%, and its input impedance 100000Ω against 50000Ω. Both share class (A).
The LM-MINI-84IA's power @ 8ω is 3W against the MK III's 0.35W, its thd 1.000% against 0.150%, and its weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs). Both share class (A).
The HA540 MK2's power @ 8ω is 0.332W against the MK III's 0.35W, its thd 0.040% against 0.150%, and its output impedance 2000Ω against 600Ω. Both share class (A).
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