5781 vs Mitsubishi Diatone DA-A10DC
The DA-A10DC's power @ 8ω is 100W against the 5781's 210W, its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 100 dB, and its damping factor >100 against 90. Both share input sensitivity (1.0V RMS).
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The Philips 5781 is a vintage power amplifier from Philips High Fidelity Laboratories, rated at 210 watts per channel into 8 ohms. It features a frequency response from 10 Hz to 30 kHz, total harmonic distortion of 0.08%, and a damping factor of 90. The amplifier is known for its clean sound, solid build, and reliability, weighing approximately 28.6 kg (63 lbs). It includes functional VU meters and all controls, inputs, and terminals work perfectly. The unit was manufactured around the late 1970s to early 1980s and is considered rare and highly regarded among vintage audio enthusiasts. The amplifier has been recapped with premium capacitors and maintains excellent audio quality even after extended use. It was originally part of a series including preamplifiers and tuners from Philips High Fidelity Laboratories.
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