PA200 vs PA400
The PA400's power @ 8ω is 200W against the PA200's 85W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 109 dB, and its power @ 4ω 250W against 160W. Both share thd (0.003%).
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The SMSL PA200 is a compact GaN Class-D amplifier using Infineon GaN FET output transistors. It supports stereo operation through its RCA input, producing 85 W per channel into 8 ohms or 160 W per channel into 4 ohms, and bridged mono operation through its XLR input, producing up to 400 W into 4 ohms or 250 W into 8 ohms. The amplifier includes a PGA2311-based volume control, digital volume adjustment, channel-balance control, and protection circuitry. Its chassis is made from aluminum alloy and it provides speaker outputs compatible with banana plugs, spade connectors, or bare wire.
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Size, weight, and appearance
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The PA400's power @ 8ω is 200W against the PA200's 85W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 109 dB, and its power @ 4ω 250W against 160W. Both share thd (0.003%).
The PA-X's power @ 8ω is 200W against the PA200's 85W, its signal-to-noise 115 dB against 109 dB, and its power @ 4ω 250W against 160W. Both share thd (0.003%).
The HCA-750A's power @ 8ω is 75W against the PA200's 85W, its signal-to-noise 105 dB against 109 dB, its power @ 4ω 125W against 160W, and its thd 0.060% against 0.003%.
The AO300 PRO's power @ 4ω is 165W against the PA200's 160W and its signal-to-noise 107 dB against 109 dB. Both share power @ 8ω (85W) and thd (0.003%).
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