RMB-1585 vs Adcom GFA-5705
The GFA-5705's signal-to-noise is 106 dB against the RMB-1585's 116 dB and its thd 0.008% against 0.030%. Both share power @ 8ω (200W) and class (AB).
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The RMB-1585 is Rotel's flagship theater amplifier providing both massive power and sonic sophistication required by the finest home theater systems. With five channels each capable of producing 200 continuous watts into 8 ohm loads (totaling over 1 kilowatt of output power), the RMB-1585 masters any A/V system regardless of speaker load or room size. Beyond raw power output, it reproduces both the dynamics of Hollywood blockbusters and the musical nuances of acoustic instruments through Rotel's celebrated Balanced Design Concept. The amplifier features Class AB design with discrete output transistors, dual custom-designed toroidal transformers, eight British-made BHC Slit-Foil capacitors (15,000 µF each), six individual power transistors per channel for stable power delivery, and dual cooling fans for thermal management. Rack mounting ears are included for professional installation.
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The GFA-5705's signal-to-noise is 106 dB against the RMB-1585's 116 dB and its thd 0.008% against 0.030%. Both share power @ 8ω (200W) and class (AB).
The Cinenova Grande 7 BR's power @ 8ω is 360W against the RMB-1585's 200W, its signal-to-noise 121 dB against 116 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.030%. Both share class (AB).
The APOLLO's power @ 8ω is 225W against the RMB-1585's 200W, its signal-to-noise 118 dB against 116 dB, and its thd 0.002% against 0.030%. Both share class (AB).
The MC8207's signal-to-noise is 112 dB against the RMB-1585's 116 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.030%, and its weight 37.6 kg (83 lbs) against 36 kg (79 lbs). Both share power @ 8ω (200W).
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