SM011 vs Esoteric Grandioso M1X
The Grandioso M1X's power @ 8ω is 300W against the SM011's 200W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 400W, its signal-to-noise 119 dB against 110 dB, and its thd 0.006% against 0.010%.
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The SM-011 Monaural Power Amplifier is a high-end Class A/AB mono power amplifier from Vitus Audio's Signature Series, designed for exceptionally transparent and controlled sound reproduction. It offers approximately 25W in pure Class A and 200W in Class AB into 8 ohms, doubling to 50W Class A and 400W Class AB into 4 ohms, ensuring ample drive for demanding loudspeakers. With a bandwidth extending to +800kHz, a signal-to-noise ratio better than 110dB at 1kHz, and THD+N below 0.01%, it delivers very clean, low-noise performance. The SM-011 features both XLR and RCA inputs (2V RMS, 10kΩ), a low 0.075Ω output impedance, and Vitus Audio's sophisticated Class A biasing for optimal musicality and dynamics. Power consumption is under 1W in standby, around 70W in Class AB idle and 135W in Class A idle. Housed in a robust aluminium chassis with integrated heatsinks and weighing 36kg per mono unit, the SM-011 combines mechanical stability with elegant industrial design. Replaced by the SM-025; considered discontinued circa 2020.
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