C-700u vs C-900u
The C-900u's signal-to-noise is 123 dB against the C-700u's 125 dB and its thd 0.009% against 0.007%. Both share output voltage (1.0V RMS) and output impedance (90Ω).
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The Luxman C-700u, released in 2015, is a versatile solid-state line-stage control amplifier featuring a discrete unbalanced preamp circuit with Luxman's proprietary ODNF version 4.0 for minimized distortion and high-frequency noise. It employs the precision LECUA 1000 88-step attenuator for accurate volume control, tone controls (bass and treble), loudness function, and line straight bypass. Designed with a loopless chassis and gradient cast-iron legs for vibration isolation, it offers balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs/outputs, including recording loop and monitor functions. Reviews praise its refined, natural sound with excellent clarity, dynamics, and build quality, often paired with the M-700u power amplifier. Production spanned 2014-2020; currently available refurbished.
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The C-900u's signal-to-noise is 123 dB against the C-700u's 125 dB and its thd 0.009% against 0.007%. Both share output voltage (1.0V RMS) and output impedance (90Ω).
The RA-1592MKII's signal-to-noise is 103 dB against the C-700u's 125 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.007%, its output impedance 100Ω against 90Ω, and its output voltage 1.9V RMS against 1.0V RMS.
The ATC-2's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the C-700u's 125 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.007%, its output impedance 200Ω against 90Ω, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.0V RMS.
The M8sPRE's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the C-700u's 125 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.007%, its input sensitivity 0.4V RMS against 0.3V RMS, and its input impedance 75Ω against 46000Ω.
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