PLD-1100 vs NAD 114
The 114's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the PLD-1100's 102 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.007%, and its weight 3.7 kg (8 lbs) against 7.26 kg (16 lbs). Both share output voltage (10.0V RMS).
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The Parasound P/LD-1100 is a discontinued mid-1990s solid-state line-drive stereo preamplifier using 100% Class A circuitry and a dual-mono layout for very low distortion (0.007% THD). It offers multiple line-level inputs (no phono stage) and up to 10 V output to drive a wide range of power amplifiers, and is regarded as neutral, detailed, and smooth.
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The 114's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the PLD-1100's 102 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.007%, and its weight 3.7 kg (8 lbs) against 7.26 kg (16 lbs). Both share output voltage (10.0V RMS).
The PRE32's signal-to-noise is 115 dB against the PLD-1100's 102 dB and its thd 0.003% against 0.007%. Both share output voltage (10.0V RMS) and class (A).
The DH110's signal-to-noise is 87 dB against the PLD-1100's 102 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.007%, its output voltage 3.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS, and its weight 4.54 kg (10 lbs) against 7.26 kg (16 lbs).
The M1HPA's power @ 8ω is 1.1W against the PLD-1100's 10W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 102 dB, its thd 0.008% against 0.007%, and its output voltage 5.2V RMS against 10.0V RMS.
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