M1 vs Denon PMA-900HNE
The PMA-900HNE's power @ 8ω is 50W against the M1's 100W, its power @ 4ω 85W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 91 dB, and its thd 0.010% against 0.050%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Marantz MODEL M1 is a 2.1-channel wireless streaming amplifier designed for high-quality audio performance and versatility. It features 100W per channel into 8 ohms and supports seamless streaming via HEOS, AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, and more. Equipped with HDMI eARC and optical inputs for TV audio, it includes Dolby Digital+ decoding, a subwoofer output, and Marantz Musical Digital Filtering (MMDF) for enhanced sound detail. Crafted in Shirakawa, Japan, it offers a small footprint with rack-mountable design and supports high-resolution audio formats up to 24-bit/192kHz and DSD 5.6MHz.
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The PMA-900HNE's power @ 8ω is 50W against the M1's 100W, its power @ 4ω 85W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 91 dB, and its thd 0.010% against 0.050%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The STEREO 70s's power @ 8ω is 75W against the M1's 100W, its power @ 4ω 100W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 74 dB against 91 dB, and its thd 0.080% against 0.050%.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The M3si Stream's power @ 8ω is 85W against the M1's 100W, its power @ 4ω 150W against 125W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 91 dB, and its thd 0.014% against 0.050%.
The NR1510's power @ 8ω is 50W against the M1's 100W, its power @ 4ω 60W against 125W, and its thd 0.080% against 0.050%. Both share class (AB).
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