M1HPA vs Burson Audio HA160
The HA160's power @ 8ω is 0.65W against the M1HPA's 1.1W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 109 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.008%, and its output impedance 60Ω against 1Ω.
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The Musical Fidelity M1 HPA is a dedicated pure Class A headphone amplifier designed to drive any headphones with exceptional performance, featuring low distortion, ruler-flat frequency response, and outstanding signal-to-noise ratio. It supports two headphone outputs, line-level RCA inputs and outputs, USB Type B input for computer audio, and can function as a high-quality line-level preamplifier. Housed in a solid all-metal case, it delivers clean, detailed sound with powerful bass, wide dynamic range, and the ability to handle difficult loads thanks to its low output impedance.
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The HA160's power @ 8ω is 0.65W against the M1HPA's 1.1W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 109 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.008%, and its output impedance 60Ω against 1Ω.
The XDA-2's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the M1HPA's 109 dB, its thd 0.003% against 0.008%, its output impedance 0.1Ω against 1Ω, and its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 5.2V RMS.
The Asgard 3's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the M1HPA's 109 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.008%, its output impedance 0.2Ω against 1Ω, and its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 5.2V RMS.
The NFB-11.28's signal-to-noise is 118 dB against the M1HPA's 109 dB, its thd 0.002% against 0.008%, its output impedance 2Ω against 1Ω, and its weight 2.5 kg (6 lbs) against 3.4 kg (7 lbs).
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