S100 vs Mark Levinson No. 26
The No. 26's mc gain is 58 dB against the S100's 60 dB, its mm gain 38 dB against 40 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.001%, and its input impedance 47000Ω against 100000Ω.
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About the S100
The NAD S100 is a premier stereo preamplifier from NAD's Silverline series, designed in Scandinavia and engineered in London and Canada. It features a solid-state design with pure class 'A' circuitry and a low-noise toroidal transformer, ensuring exceptional sound quality. The unit includes 10,000 Farad low-ESR capacitance for super stable internal power, internal gold contact relays for switching, and an onboard high-quality MM/MC phono input. It supports both balanced and unbalanced outputs and comes with a full-function S70 remote control. The chassis is made of aluminum, combining durability with aesthetic appeal. The S100 delivers a signal-to-noise ratio of 97 dB, frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, and total harmonic distortion of 0.001%, making it a highly transparent and musical preamplifier. Dimensions are approximately 450 x 67 x 285 mm, and it weighs about 5.15 kg. It was manufactured from 1998 to 2003 and is considered a benchmark in NAD's product line.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.001%
- SNR
- 97 dB
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 40 dB
- MC Gain
- 60 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Analog Inputs
- MM, MC, line
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 67 × 285 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 5.15 kg (11 lbs)
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