GaN400 vs Acurus M8
The M8's power @ 8ω is 200W against the GaN400's 400W and its thd 0.050% against 1.000%. Both share power @ 4ω (400W) and class (D).
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The GaN400 is a Class-D stereo power amplifier utilizing Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, delivering 400W per channel into 8/4Ω loads. It features a fully balanced topology, 850W RMS regulated power supply, and compatibility with 2.5-16Ω speakers. Designed for high-fidelity audio reproduction, it offers balanced/unbalanced inputs and low global negative feedback for transparent sound.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The M8's power @ 8ω is 200W against the GaN400's 400W and its thd 0.050% against 1.000%. Both share power @ 4ω (400W) and class (D).
The Starkrimson Mono Ultra Premium's power @ 8ω is 250W against the GaN400's 400W, its power @ 4ω 500W against 400W, and its thd 0.001% against 1.000%. Both share class (D).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The C 298's power @ 8ω is 185W against the GaN400's 400W, its power @ 4ω 340W against 400W, and its weight 11.2 kg (25 lbs) against 5.5 kg (12 lbs). Both share class (D).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Medusa's power @ 8ω is 200W against the GaN400's 400W, its thd 0.100% against 1.000%, and its class Hybrid against D. Both share power @ 4ω (400W).
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