M2200 vs Kenwood Basic M-2A
The Basic M-2A's power @ 8ω is 220W against the M2200's 200W, its power @ 4ω 346W against 300W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 112 dB, and its thd 0.004% against 0.050%.
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The M-2200 is a single-channel monoblock amplifier designed for both music and home theater applications. It delivers 200 watts RMS into an 8 ohm load and 300 watts RMS into a 4 ohm load with less than 0.05% total harmonic distortion, providing clean and accurate audio reproduction. Its compact 1.75U (about 2 inches tall) chassis features a robust pancake-style toroidal transformer that enables high power output while running cool without a fan. The amplifier uses a unique dual-topology Class G design for efficiency and low heat. It includes balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, five-way binding posts for speaker connections, and features music sensing circuitry for automatic power on/off. The M-2200 is stackable and suitable for multi-channel setups, bi-amping, or powering passive subwoofers. It weighs approximately 18 pounds and measures about 2" x 17" x 12" (HxWxD). The amplifier is no longer manufactured but remains popular for its value, build quality, and performance.
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The Basic M-2A's power @ 8ω is 220W against the M2200's 200W, its power @ 4ω 346W against 300W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 112 dB, and its thd 0.004% against 0.050%.
The 2220 matches the M2200 on power @ 8ω (200W), power @ 4ω (300W), signal-to-noise (112 dB), and thd (0.050%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The HCA-855A's power @ 8ω is 85W against the M2200's 200W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 112 dB, its thd 0.030% against 0.050%, and its output impedance 33Ω against 10Ω.
The M-400t's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the M2200's 112 dB and its thd 0.500% against 0.050%. Both share power @ 8ω (200W) and power @ 4ω (300W).
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