SU-R1000 vs Dan D'Agostino Pendulum
The Pendulum's power @ 8ω is 120W against the SU-R1000's 150W and its power @ 4ω 240W against 300W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
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Technics SU-R1000 is a Reference Class stereo integrated amplifier with a full-digital amplification architecture, JENO Engine, LAPC, ADCT, and an advanced phono stage for MM and MC cartridges. It offers extensive analog and digital connectivity, dual USB-B inputs, and headphone output, but does not include built-in network streaming. Based on the available product information, it appears to still be part of Technics' current Reference Class lineup.
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The Pendulum's power @ 8ω is 120W against the SU-R1000's 150W and its power @ 4ω 240W against 300W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The MA8900's power @ 8ω is 200W against the SU-R1000's 150W and its power @ 4ω 200W against 300W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The MSA5500's power @ 8ω is 100W against the SU-R1000's 150W and its power @ 4ω 160W against 300W. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (384 kHz).
The DNA I's power @ 8ω is 110W against the SU-R1000's 150W, its bit depth 24-bit against 32-bit, its max sample rate 192 kHz against 384 kHz, and its power @ 4ω 220W against 300W.
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