PM8005 vs PM-15S2
The PM-15S2's power @ 8ω is 90W against the PM8005's 70W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 100W, and its signal-to-noise 89 dB against 106 dB. Both share damping factor (>100).
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The Marantz PM8005 is a high-performance 2-channel integrated amplifier designed to provide audiophile-grade stereo sound. It offers 70W per channel into 8 ohms and 100W into 4 ohms, making it compatible with a wide range of loudspeakers. The amplifier features a robust power supply, high-grade audio components, and a symmetric PCB layout for optimal performance. It includes six stereo RCA inputs, a phono input for MM cartridges, and a headphone output. The PM8005 also features tone controls for bass, midrange, and treble, allowing for precise audio adjustments.
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The PM-15S2's power @ 8ω is 90W against the PM8005's 70W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 100W, and its signal-to-noise 89 dB against 106 dB. Both share damping factor (>100).
The PM8006's signal-to-noise is 87 dB against the PM8005's 106 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (70W), power @ 4ω (100W), and damping factor (>100).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 8300A's power @ 8ω is 75W against the PM8005's 70W, its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 106 dB, its power @ 4ω 115W against 100W, and its thd 0.001% against 0.020%.
The E-211's power @ 8ω is 90W against the PM8005's 70W, its power @ 4ω 115W against 100W, and its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 106 dB. Both share damping factor (>100).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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