No. 436 vs Cary Audio Design SA-500.1 ES
The SA-500.1 ES's power @ 8ω is 500W against the No. 436's 350W, its power @ 4ω 1.0kW against 700W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 89 dB, and its damping factor >400 against >800.
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No. 436
Mark LevinsonAmplifiersPower AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$6,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the No. 436
The Mark Levinson No. 436 is a solid-state monoblock power amplifier designed for audiophiles and high-end home theater enthusiasts. It is celebrated for its ability to drive demanding loudspeakers with authority, offering effortless power, tight bass control, and a highly detailed, spacious soundstage. The amplifier features a massive toroidal power transformer and a triple-mono design, ensuring abundant clean power and excellent channel separation. Its sophisticated thermal management system and rack-mountable design make it ideal for both two-channel and multi-channel installations.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 350W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 700W @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >800
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.4V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.300%
- SNR
- 89 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0.05Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
- Analog Outputs
- binding posts
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 451 × 194 × 513 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 38.6 kg (85 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 350W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions