Halo A 21 vs Pass Labs X350.5
The X350.5's power @ 8ω is 350W against the Halo A 21's 300W, its power @ 4ω 700W against 500W, its thd 1.000% against 0.100%, and its weight 60 kg (132 lbs) against 32.66 kg (72 lbs).
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The Parasound Halo A 21 is a reference-grade stereo power amplifier delivering 250 watts per channel into 8Ω (400W into 4Ω) with high-bias Class A/AB operation. Designed for audiophile systems, it features direct-coupled circuitry without signal-path capacitors, balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs, and robust construction with THD of 0.2% at full power. Later upgraded to the A 21+ model with 300Wpc (8Ω), 500Wpc (4Ω), and improved specifications.
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The X350.5's power @ 8ω is 350W against the Halo A 21's 300W, its power @ 4ω 700W against 500W, its thd 1.000% against 0.100%, and its weight 60 kg (132 lbs) against 32.66 kg (72 lbs).
The No. 335's power @ 8ω is 250W against the Halo A 21's 300W, its thd 0.500% against 0.100%, and its weight 68.2 kg (150 lbs) against 32.66 kg (72 lbs). Both share power @ 4ω (500W).
The KA I 180 Mk2's power @ 8ω is 180W against the Halo A 21's 300W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 500W, its thd 0.030% against 0.100%, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 32.66 kg (72 lbs).
The DMA-360's power @ 4ω is 533W against the Halo A 21's 500W, its thd 0.015% against 0.100%, and its weight 30.4 kg (67 lbs) against 32.66 kg (72 lbs). Both share power @ 8ω (300W).
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