Magtech vs Marantz SM-11S1
The SM-11S1's power @ 8ω is 110W against the Magtech's 500W, its signal-to-noise 101 dB against 110 dB, and its power @ 4ω 220W against 900W. Both share thd (0.010%).
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The Magtech amplifier is crafted by Roger Sanders, a renowned engineer with a focus on electrostatic speakers. It is available in both stereo and mono configurations, with the stereo version delivering 500 watts per channel into an 8-ohm load and 900 watts into a 4-ohm load. The amplifier's design emphasizes stability and low distortion, making it suitable for a wide range of speaker types.
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The SM-11S1's power @ 8ω is 110W against the Magtech's 500W, its signal-to-noise 101 dB against 110 dB, and its power @ 4ω 220W against 900W. Both share thd (0.010%).
The SA-500.1 ES's power @ 4ω is 1.0kW against the Magtech's 900W, its signal-to-noise 100 dB against 110 dB, and its damping factor >400 against >600. Both share power @ 8ω (500W).
The Cinenova Grande 7 BR's power @ 8ω is 360W against the Magtech's 500W, its power @ 4ω 610W against 900W, its signal-to-noise 121 dB against 110 dB, and its damping factor >1000 against >600.
The Ampzilla 2000 Second Edition's power @ 8ω is 300W against the Magtech's 500W, its power @ 4ω 540W against 900W, its signal-to-noise 120 dB against 110 dB, and its damping factor >200 against >600.
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