MA6500 vs Musical Fidelity M6x 250.7
The M6x 250.7's power @ 8ω is 250W against the MA6500's 120W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 90 dB, and its damping factor >300 against >200.
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The McIntosh MA-6500 is a solid-state, two-channel integrated amplifier known for its robust performance and sophisticated design. It features two separate power amplifier channels, each capable of delivering significant power while maintaining low distortion levels.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The M6x 250.7's power @ 8ω is 250W against the MA6500's 120W, its power @ 4ω 250W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 90 dB, and its damping factor >300 against >200.
The MCA 325 Gen. 2's power @ 8ω is 225W against the MA6500's 120W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 200W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 90 dB, and its damping factor >300 against >200.
The PM10's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MA6500's 120W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 200W, and its signal-to-noise 113 dB against 90 dB. Both share thd (0.005%).
The A-S1200's power @ 8ω is 90W against the MA6500's 120W, its power @ 4ω 150W against 200W, and its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 90 dB. Both share damping factor (>200).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
Yamaha A-S1100
Simaudio W5
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