MX135 vs MX119
The MX119's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the MX135's 86 dB. Both share thd (0.005%), mm gain (54 dB), and output voltage (2.5V RMS).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The McIntosh MX135 is a premium Audio/Video Control Center and home cinema processor manufactured between 2004 and 2007. It integrates advanced digital processing technologies including Dolby Digital EX, Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES, NEO:6, and Stereo 96 for superior surround sound. Key features include a low-noise Moving Magnet phono preamplifier, two pairs of balanced high-level inputs, eight-channel balanced outputs, 12 analog inputs, 11 S-Video inputs, five sets of component video inputs with upconversion from composite/S-Video to component, on-screen and fluorescent displays, automatic mode switching, digitally controlled volume and tone controls, two-zone operation, and compatibility with optional TM-1 AM/FM tuner module. It bridges traditional analog preamps and digital A/V processors with intuitive front-panel controls and a learning remote. MSRP was $7,600 USD or approx. 12,500 Euro.
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The MX119's signal-to-noise is 96 dB against the MX135's 86 dB. Both share thd (0.005%), mm gain (54 dB), and output voltage (2.5V RMS).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MX136's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the MX135's 86 dB and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS. Both share thd (0.005%) and mm gain (54 dB).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MX132's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the MX135's 86 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its input sensitivity 0.4V RMS against 0.5V RMS. Both share thd (0.005%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Artera Pre's signal-to-noise is 80 dB against the MX135's 86 dB, its mm gain 53.5 dB against 54 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.005%, and its output voltage 2.3V RMS against 2.5V RMS.
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