Cortese F2a vs Corton Charlamagne 80
The Corton Charlamagne 80's power @ 8ω is 70W against the Cortese F2a's 10W and its weight 14 kg (31 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB) and class (A).
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The Shindo Laboratory Cortese F2a is a rare, single-ended stereo tube power amplifier from Shindo's Cortese line, built around Siemens F2a output tubes and aimed at high-efficiency loudspeakers. Contemporary descriptions characterize it as an approximately 10W class-A amplifier with Shindo's signature warm, spacious, highly musical presentation, and it has been available in both F2a and later 300B-based versions.
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The Corton Charlamagne 80's power @ 8ω is 70W against the Cortese F2a's 10W and its weight 14 kg (31 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB) and class (A).
The Cortese matches the Cortese F2a on power @ 8ω (10W), signal-to-noise (90 dB), class (A), and weight (12.5 kg (28 lbs)).
The Crossfire II's power @ 8ω is 30W against the Cortese F2a's 10W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 90 dB, and its weight 45 kg (99 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs). Both share class (A).
The Cortese 300B's power @ 8ω is 8W against the Cortese F2a's 10W and its weight 14.7 kg (32 lbs) against 12.5 kg (28 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (90 dB) and class (A).
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