RB-970BX II vs RB981
The RB981's power @ 8ω is 130W against the RB-970BX II's 60W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 116 dB, and its damping factor >500 against >200. Both share thd (0.030%).
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About the RB-970BX II
The Rotel RB-970BX Mk II is a high-fidelity stereo power amplifier from the late 1990s, designed to deliver clean and powerful audio output. It provides 60 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms with a total harmonic distortion of only 0.03%, and can be bridged to deliver 180 watts mono into 8 ohms. The amplifier features a wide frequency response from 15 Hz to 100 kHz, a high damping factor of 280, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 116 dB, ensuring detailed and dynamic sound reproduction. It accepts an input sensitivity of 1V with an input impedance of 27 kOhms and supports speaker loads from 4 to 16 ohms in stereo mode and a minimum of 8 ohms in bridged mono mode. The unit measures 440 x 92 x 334 mm and weighs approximately 6.8 kg (15 lbs). It was originally manufactured around the mid-1990s and is known for its durability and ease of operation, often paired with Rotel RC series preamplifiers.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 60W @ 8Ω
- Damping Factor
- >200
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 116 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 440 × 92 × 334 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 6.8 kg (15 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 60W
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