No. 332 vs Karan Acoustics KA I 180 Mk2
The KA I 180 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 180W against the No. 332's 200W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 400W, and its damping factor >1000 against >800. Both share class (A).
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The Mark Levinson No. 332 is a dual mono power amplifier from the revered 33X series, known for its high-end stereo amplification capabilities. It delivers 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, 400 watts into 4 ohms, and 800 watts into 2 ohms, making it capable of driving virtually any speaker with ease. The amplifier features a true dual mono design with dual dedicated toroidal power supplies, twin oversized ESR capacitors per channel, pure Class-A voltage gain stages, adaptive biasing, and controlled clipping circuitry. It uses 24 output transistors per channel arranged in six matched pairs, heavy OFC copper buss bars on power rails, and has no input buffer stage for clean signal stability. Inputs include balanced (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA), with two pairs of heavy-duty binding posts for outputs. The damping factor is rated at 800+, and input impedance is 100K ohms balanced. The amplifier also includes Mark Levinson control ports and a removable, upgradable IEC power jack. It is highly regarded for its soundstage, power delivery, and control, and is considered one of the best sounding amplifiers in the Mark Levinson series.
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The KA I 180 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 180W against the No. 332's 200W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 400W, and its damping factor >1000 against >800. Both share class (A).
The Medusa's damping factor is >1000 against the No. 332's >800 and its class Hybrid against A. Both share power @ 8ω (200W) and power @ 4ω (400W).
The C 298's power @ 8ω is 185W against the No. 332's 200W, its power @ 4ω 340W against 400W, and its class D against A. Both share damping factor (>800).
The XA160.5's power @ 8ω is 160W against the No. 332's 200W, its power @ 4ω 320W against 400W, and its damping factor >200 against >800. Both share class (A).
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