RC-971 vs Adcom GTP-400
The GTP-400's thd is 0.010% against the RC-971's 0.004%, its input sensitivity 0.8V RMS against 0.1V RMS, and its weight 6.8 kg (15 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (95 dB).
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The Rotel RC-971 is a stereo preamplifier designed for audiophiles. It features five line inputs, which include CD, Tuner, Aux, Tape 1, and Tape 2, along with two output options. The preamplifier also includes tone control, allowing users to adjust bass and treble levels. It operates on an input voltage of 220-240 V and is known for its high-quality audio output with a signal-to-noise ratio of 95 dB and a total harmonic distortion of 0.004%.
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The GTP-400's thd is 0.010% against the RC-971's 0.004%, its input sensitivity 0.8V RMS against 0.1V RMS, and its weight 6.8 kg (15 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (95 dB).
The PAT-5a's signal-to-noise is 70 dB against the RC-971's 95 dB, its thd 0.007% against 0.004%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.0V RMS, and its input sensitivity 0.8V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
The GTP-760's signal-to-noise is 90 dB against the RC-971's 95 dB, its thd 0.010% against 0.004%, and its weight 7.3 kg (16 lbs) against 3 kg (7 lbs). Both share output voltage (1.0V RMS).
The 114's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the RC-971's 95 dB, its thd 0.020% against 0.004%, its output voltage 10.0V RMS against 1.0V RMS, and its input sensitivity 0.5V RMS against 0.1V RMS.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
Yamaha C-70
Adcom GFP-555
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