M8sPRE vs Rotel RA-1592MKII
The RA-1592MKII's signal-to-noise is 103 dB against the M8sPRE's 118 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.005%, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.4V RMS, and its input impedance 100000Ω against 75Ω.
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The Musical Fidelity M8sPRE is a pre-amplifier without limits, featuring exceptional performance, versatile connectivity, and premium build quality. It offers a fully balanced signal path from input to output, with ultra-low distortion, high signal-to-noise ratio, and the ability to drive any power amplifier through long cables. Inputs include a low-noise switchable MM/MC phono stage, 2 XLR balanced (one with home theatre bypass), 5 RCA line level (one with home theatre bypass), and trigger in. Outputs comprise 1 x RCA pre out, 1 x XLR balanced pre out, 1 x RCA fixed out, and trigger out. It provides a transparent, stress-free sound with home theatre bypass options for integrated music and movie systems.
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The RA-1592MKII's signal-to-noise is 103 dB against the M8sPRE's 118 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.005%, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.4V RMS, and its input impedance 100000Ω against 75Ω.
The MA7900's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the M8sPRE's 118 dB, its input sensitivity 0.3V RMS against 0.4V RMS, and its input impedance 20000Ω against 75Ω. Both share thd (0.005%).
The CA2's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the M8sPRE's 118 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.005%, its input sensitivity 0.1V RMS against 0.4V RMS, and its weight 6 kg (13 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs).
The BP-26's thd is 0.002% against the M8sPRE's 0.005%, its input impedance 50Ω against 75Ω, its input sensitivity 1.0V RMS against 0.4V RMS, and its weight 5.62 kg (12 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs).
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