SM6 vs Brinkmann Audio Marconi II
The Marconi II's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the SM6's 95 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.001%, its output voltage 12.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 20Ω against 10Ω.
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The Perreaux SM6 MkII is a fully-balanced, discrete, solid-state Class A stereo preamplifier designed for exceptional all-analog sonic reproduction. It features six separate fully regulated power supplies, precision-engineered components, true balanced topology from input to output, digitally controlled analogue resistor ladder volume control, home theatre bypass, IR remote control, and dual preamp outputs. Ideal for pairing with Perreaux 350 and 750 power amplifiers, it delivers crystal-clean, high-fidelity audio with full-bodied, warm, punchy sound and excellent imaging.
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The Marconi II's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the SM6's 95 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.001%, its output voltage 12.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 20Ω against 10Ω.
The NAC 332's signal-to-noise is 104 dB against the SM6's 95 dB and its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS. Both share power @ 8ω (1.5W) and class (A).
The Harmony's signal-to-noise is 102 dB against the SM6's 95 dB, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 1000Ω against 10Ω. Both share class (A).
The Symmetrical's thd is 0.030% against the SM6's 0.001%, its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 47Ω against 10Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (95 dB).
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