7225PE vs Harman Kardon HK-440VXi
The HK-440VXi's power @ 8ω is 30W against the 7225PE's 25W, its signal-to-noise 78 dB against 75 dB, its damping factor 60 against 50, and its thd 0.090% against 0.030%.
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The NAD 7225PE Receiver, released in 1988, is a vintage AM/FM stereo receiver known for its Power Envelope amplifier design. It delivers 25 watts per channel into 8 ohms with the ability to provide bursts of up to 60 watts per channel at 8 ohms or 80 watts at 2 or 4 ohms, enhancing live music reproduction. It includes tone controls (bass, treble, balance), a phono preamp stage, pre out and main in connections allowing it to be configured as a pre-amplifier or receiver. The receiver supports FM and MW tuning, has a total harmonic distortion of 0.03%, and a damping factor of 50. Inputs include phono, video, CD, tape, and auxiliary, with outputs for headphones, speakers A and B, tape out, and pre out. It features soft clipping to prevent distortion when overdriven. The unit measures 420 x 91 x 273 mm, weighs 5.5 kg, and was manufactured in China. It is appreciated for its clean sound, subtle nuance reproduction, and ability to smooth harshness in audio playback.
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The HK-440VXi's power @ 8ω is 30W against the 7225PE's 25W, its signal-to-noise 78 dB against 75 dB, its damping factor 60 against 50, and its thd 0.090% against 0.030%.
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The 3130's power @ 8ω is 30W against the 7225PE's 25W, its signal-to-noise 76 dB against 75 dB, and its power @ 4ω 70W against 80W. Both share thd (0.030%).
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