RB1091 vs Emotiva XPA-3 Gen3
The XPA-3 Gen3's power @ 8ω is 300W against the RB1091's 500W, its signal-to-noise 117 dB against 118 dB, its power @ 4ω 550W against 1.0kW, and its damping factor >500 against >400.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$862.50
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About the RB1091
The Rotel RB-1091 is a high-performance Class D monoblock amplifier that produces 500 watts of power into 8-ohm loads from a compact 3 5/8-inch high chassis. Based on Bang & Olufsen's ICEpower switching technology, it combines the RB-1091 with other amplifiers to create multi-channel home theater or stereo systems. The amplifier features Rotel's Multivariable Enhanced Cascade Control (MECC) circuit for low output impedance and flat frequency response across various speaker impedances. It operates with minimal heat generation and includes protection circuitry that responds instantaneously. The RB-1091 is designed for both custom installation and high-fidelity applications, offering exceptional power delivery with a compact footprint and low weight compared to traditional amplifier designs.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 500W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.0kW @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- D
- Damping Factor
- >400
- Minimum Impedance
- 4Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.2V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 11.1Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.030%
- SNR
- 118 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0.02Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 432 × 92 × 407 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.8 kg (17 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 500W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions