Model 50 vs PM-15S2
The PM-15S2's power @ 8ω is 90W against the Model 50's 70W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 100W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.020%. Both share damping factor (>100).
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The MODEL 50 is a two-channel, pure-analog integrated stereo amplifier using a Class A/B current-feedback design and Marantz HDAM-SA3/SA2 circuitry. It includes six analog audio inputs, an MM phono input with Marantz Musical Phono EQ, a headphone output, speaker A/B connections, preamp outputs with a subwoofer output, and a power-amp direct input. It has no digital audio inputs.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
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The PM-15S2's power @ 8ω is 90W against the Model 50's 70W, its power @ 4ω 140W against 100W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.020%. Both share damping factor (>100).
The 250i's power @ 8ω is 50W against the Model 50's 70W and its thd 0.015% against 0.020%. Both share power @ 4ω (100W) and class (AB).
The 7000A's power @ 4ω is 110W against the Model 50's 100W and its thd 0.001% against 0.020%. Both share power @ 8ω (70W) and class (AB).
The MD 301's power @ 8ω is 100W against the Model 50's 70W, its power @ 4ω 200W against 100W, and its thd 0.050% against 0.020%. Both share class (AB).
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