AV8805A vs McIntosh MX122
The MX122's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the AV8805A's 0 dB and its output impedance 220Ω against 0Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Marantz AV8805A is a premium preamplifier that offers advanced audio capabilities with 13.2 channel processing. It supports high-resolution audio formats and features Marantz's proprietary HDAM technology for enhanced sound quality. The device includes 8 HDMI inputs and 3 outputs, supporting 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through. It also integrates HEOS for multi-room audio streaming and supports voice control via Amazon Alexa. The AV8805A is equipped with 32-bit/192kHz DACs on all channels for optimal fidelity and uses a Hybrid PLL Clock Jitter Reducer to minimize distortion.
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The MX122's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the AV8805A's 0 dB and its output impedance 220Ω against 0Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Expert 220 Pro Core Infinity's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the AV8805A's 0 dB and its output impedance 0.001Ω against 0Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The Expert 140 Pro's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the AV8805A's 0 dB and its output impedance 0.001Ω against 0Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
The H360's bit depth is 24-bit against the AV8805A's 32-bit, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 0 dB, and its output impedance 0.015Ω against 0Ω. Both share max sample rate (192 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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