97A vs Thrax Audio Spartacus 300B
The Spartacus 300B's power @ 8ω is 50W against the 97A's 80W, its signal-to-noise 112 dB against 100 dB, and its damping factor 0.5 against 16. Both share thd (0.050%).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$124,999
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About the 97A
The Western Electric 97A Monoblock Amplifiers are premium tube amplifiers featuring 80 watts RMS per channel output. Each channel uses eight WE 300B tubes, three 6SN7GTBs, and one 6SL7 tube, providing exceptional 3D-like air and separation between performers. The amplifiers offer a side-to-side and top-to-bottom coherency that transcends typical playback mechanics, creating a deeply satisfying and engaging musical experience. They feature point-to-point wiring with MIL-W-16878 PTFE stranded silver-plated copper wire, selectable single-ended RCA or balanced XLR inputs, and speaker outputs for common, 4 ohms, or 8 ohms. The units measure 435mm W x 825mm D x 275mm H and weigh 165 lbs per channel. They come with a three-year parts and labor warranty.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 80W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Damping Factor
- 16
- Input Sensitivity
- 0.5V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 500000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.050%
- SNR
- 100 dB
- Output Impedance
- 4Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Digital Inputs
- Single-Ended RCA, Balanced XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 435 × 275 × 825 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 74.84 kg (165 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 80W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions