G57 vs Krell KAV-3250
The KAV-3250's power @ 8ω is 250W against the G57's 200W, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 500W against 1.0kW, and its thd 0.030% against 0.010%.
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The Meridian G57 is an award-winning high resolution two-channel power amplifier designed for high performance stereo systems and home theatre applications. It delivers 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms continuously, or when bridged, over 650 watts into 8 ohms or approximately 1000 watts into 4 ohms. The amplifier features balanced XLR-3F and unbalanced phono inputs, with unbalanced signals converted to balanced internally using Meridian's proprietary Super Balanced technology for superior sound quality and noise reduction. The G57 employs a unique ultra-low-feedback design and a capacitor-free signal path for fast, accurate bass and superb overall sound. Its robust dual-mono construction includes multiple pairs of high-powered output devices and audiophile-grade smoothing capacitors per channel. The amplifier has a luxurious bead blasted metal exterior with glass accents and can be rack mounted with an available kit. It includes remote trigger input for standby/on switching, per-channel input and mode switches, and power/fault indicators. The G57 is suitable for pairing with other Meridian G Series components and can form the core of a 7.1 analogue theatre system when combined with Meridian surround controllers.
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The KAV-3250's power @ 8ω is 250W against the G57's 200W, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 500W against 1.0kW, and its thd 0.030% against 0.010%.
The T1500's power @ 8ω is 575W against the G57's 200W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.030% against 0.010%. Both share power @ 4ω (1.0kW).
The KW 500's power @ 8ω is 510W against the G57's 200W, its signal-to-noise 102 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 770W against 1.0kW, and its thd 0.007% against 0.010%.
The KAV-2250's power @ 8ω is 250W against the G57's 200W, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 500W against 1.0kW, and its thd 0.030% against 0.010%.
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