SP-331 vs Jolida (Shanghai) JD-1000A
The JD-1000A's power @ 8ω is 100W against the SP-331's 150W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 95 dB, and its thd 1.000% against 0.100%. Both share class (AB).
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The Vincent SP-331 is a hybrid stereo power amplifier combining vacuum tube and solid-state technology. It delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode, operating in pure Class A mode for the first 10 watts and Class AB thereafter. The amplifier uses 2 x 6N16 tubes in the input stage and a solid-state output stage with multiple power transistors. It features a frequency response of 10 Hz to 50 kHz, total harmonic distortion under 0.1%, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 90-95 dB. The SP-331 has a robust build with a heavily damped chassis and extruded aluminum heat sinks for thermal management. It includes two pairs of speaker binding posts for connecting two speaker pairs, selectable via a front-panel switch. The amplifier is available in black or silver finish and weighs approximately 22 kg (48.5 lbs). Dimensions are about 430 x 195 x 400 mm. It is praised for its midrange richness, resolution, and ability to drive demanding loudspeakers effectively. The SP-331 is considered a high-value amplifier with sound quality comparable to more expensive high-end models.
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The JD-1000A's power @ 8ω is 100W against the SP-331's 150W, its signal-to-noise 85 dB against 95 dB, and its thd 1.000% against 0.100%. Both share class (AB).
The SP-T800's power @ 8ω is 200W against the SP-331's 150W and its signal-to-noise 90 dB against 95 dB. Both share thd (0.100%) and class (AB).
The Unico Hybrid's thd is 0.005% against the SP-331's 0.100% and its input impedance 24000Ω against 47Ω. Both share power @ 8ω (150W) and class (AB).
The VT150's power @ 8ω is 130W against the SP-331's 150W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 95 dB, its thd 1.000% against 0.100%, and its input sensitivity 2.3V RMS against 1.5V RMS.
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