505 vs Acurus A200x3
The A200x3's power @ 8ω is 200W against the 505's 160W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 270W, its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 90 dB, and its thd 0.060% against 0.050%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$460
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About the 505
The Meridian 505 is a high-performance mono power amplifier introduced in the late 1990s, rated at 160 watts into 8 ohms with low distortion (0.05% THD) and a 90 dB signal-to-noise ratio. It is designed for use as a single-channel power amp in high-end HiFi systems, and is now discontinued and typically only available on the used market.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 160W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 270W @ 4Ω
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.3V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- SNR
- 90 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 385 × 174 × 306 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 17 kg (37 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 160W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions