MA12000 vs Devialet Astra
The Astra's power @ 8ω is 150W against the MA12000's 350W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 114 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
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The McIntosh MA-12000 is a high-performance, hybrid integrated amplifier that offers the best of both worlds by combining the warm nuances of a vacuum tube preamplifier with the speed and raw power of a solid-state amplifier. It features a power output of 350 watts per channel, making it suitable for driving a wide range of speakers with impedances of 2, 4, or 8 ohms, thanks to McIntosh's Autoformer technology. The amplifier includes an advanced DA2 Digital Audio Module for high-resolution digital music playback, supporting formats up to DSD512 and 24-bit/192kHz. It also features an 8-band analog tone control, a High Drive headphone amplifier with Headphone Crossfeed Director (HXD), and numerous McIntosh technologies such as Power Guard, Sentry Monitor, and Monogrammed Heatsinks. The MA-12000 is designed to provide a breathtaking home audio experience with its sonically transparent and accurate sound reproduction.
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The Astra's power @ 8ω is 150W against the MA12000's 350W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 114 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
The SA-Reference's power @ 8ω is 300W against the MA12000's 350W, its power @ 4ω 450W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 114 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 0.005%.
The Watt's power @ 8ω is 167W against the MA12000's 350W, its power @ 4ω 284W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 114 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
The HV-Series's power @ 8ω is 300W against the MA12000's 350W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 350W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 114 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
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