M23 vs Electrocompaniet AW180
The AW180's power @ 8ω is 250W against the M23's 200W, its output impedance 0.008Ω against 4Ω, and its class AB against D. Both share power @ 4ω (380W).
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The NAD M23 is a cutting-edge stereo power amplifier that utilizes Purifi Audio's Eigentakt class-D amplifier modules. It is designed to deliver exceptional audio performance with virtually unmeasurable noise, harmonic distortion, and intermodulation distortion. The M23 provides continuous power output of 200W into 8 ohms and 380W into 4 ohms, with dynamic power reaching up to 260W into 8 ohms and 520W into 4 ohms. It can be bridged to operate as a mono amplifier, delivering 700W into 8 ohms. The amplifier features balanced (XLR) and single-ended (RCA) inputs, a three-position adjustable gain control, and a 12V trigger input.
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The AW180's power @ 8ω is 250W against the M23's 200W, its output impedance 0.008Ω against 4Ω, and its class AB against D. Both share power @ 4ω (380W).
The Evolution STA-SE's power @ 8ω is 230W against the M23's 200W, its power @ 4ω 310W against 380W, and its output impedance 0.004Ω against 4Ω. Both share class (D).
The Evo2250e's power @ 8ω is 250W against the M23's 200W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 380W, its output impedance 0.06Ω against 4Ω, and its weight 34.8 kg (77 lbs) against 9.7 kg (21 lbs).
The RA-1592MKII's power @ 4ω is 350W against the M23's 380W, its output impedance 100Ω against 4Ω, and its class AB against D. Both share power @ 8ω (200W).
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