MI254 vs MI347
The MI347 matches the MI254 on power @ 8ω (250W), power @ 4ω (300W), signal-to-noise (100 dB), and damping factor (85).
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The McIntosh MI254 is a versatile 4-channel digital amplifier ideal for home theater surround sound, distributed audio, or stereo playback. It features highly sophisticated closed loop digital switching amplifiers paired with robust power supplies, delivering 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms and 300 watts per channel into 4 ohms with very low distortion (0.025% THD). The Class D amplifier design is highly efficient, requiring no noisy cooling fans, aided by cooling vents on the top and sides. It includes McIntosh's exclusive Power Assurance System with Power Guard circuit to prevent clipping and distortion, and Sentry Monitor technology for fuse-less short-circuit protection. The amplifier has a black glass front panel with blue watt meters and LED illumination, and is 2U rack mountable with removable mounting ears. Connectivity includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, and standard binding post speaker outputs. It weighs 23.5 lbs and measures 17.5" W x 4.3" H x 21" D (including feet and front panel). The MI254 is well suited for high-performance home audio installations requiring reliable, powerful amplification with McIntosh's signature design and protection features.
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The MI347 matches the MI254 on power @ 8ω (250W), power @ 4ω (300W), signal-to-noise (100 dB), and damping factor (85).
The MI128's power @ 8ω is 120W against the MI254's 250W, its signal-to-noise 95 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 150W against 300W, and its damping factor 65 against 85.
The Dreadnaught's power @ 8ω is 225W against the MI254's 250W and its thd 1.000% against 0.025%. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB) and class (D).
The AMP 10's power @ 8ω is 200W against the MI254's 250W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 300W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.050% against 0.025%.
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