M8 700m vs M8s-500s
The M8s-500s's power @ 8ω is 500W against the M8 700m's 700W, its power @ 4ω 1.0kW against 1.3kW, and its thd 0.007% against 0.005%. Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
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The Musical Fidelity M8-700m (also referred to as M8s-700m) is a high-performance fully balanced monoblock power amplifier designed as a more affordable successor to the Titan model. It offers staggering 700 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms (approximately 1300W into 4 ohms), with extremely low distortion and noise floor. Known for its effortless sound, massive dynamics, huge soundstage, and ability to drive any loudspeaker, it features fully balanced circuitry, huge power reserves, and flexible connectivity including twin speaker terminals for bi-wiring. It pairs perfectly with the M8 preamplifier and is praised for its value, build quality, and sonic performance rivaling ultra-high-end amplifiers.
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The M8s-500s's power @ 8ω is 500W against the M8 700m's 700W, its power @ 4ω 1.0kW against 1.3kW, and its thd 0.007% against 0.005%. Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
The 14B-SST's power @ 8ω is 600W against the M8 700m's 700W, its power @ 4ω 900W against 1.3kW, and its signal-to-noise 110 dB against 120 dB. Both share thd (0.005%).
The Cinenova Grande 7 BR's power @ 8ω is 360W against the M8 700m's 700W, its signal-to-noise 121 dB against 120 dB, its power @ 4ω 610W against 1.3kW, and its thd 0.001% against 0.005%.
The MC601's power @ 8ω is 600W against the M8 700m's 700W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 1.3kW, and its signal-to-noise 94 dB against 120 dB. Both share thd (0.005%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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