ST1000 MKII vs Musical Fidelity KW 500
The KW 500's power @ 8ω is 510W against the ST1000 MKII's 460W, its power @ 4ω 770W against 723W, its thd 0.007% against 0.001%, and its height 167 mm against 117.48 mm.
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This amplifier is praised for its even-handed and smooth sound quality, offering deep and powerful bass, excellent treble resolution, and a well-presented sound stage. It is built with robust construction and includes features like thermal protection, overcurrent protection, and a sound-optimized soft clip. The ST-1000 MKII supports both balanced and unbalanced inputs and is designed for optimal performance with a variety of speaker systems.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The KW 500's power @ 8ω is 510W against the ST1000 MKII's 460W, its power @ 4ω 770W against 723W, its thd 0.007% against 0.001%, and its height 167 mm against 117.48 mm.
The NC 2250v2's power @ 8ω is 275W against the ST1000 MKII's 460W, its power @ 4ω 400W against 723W, its thd 0.020% against 0.001%, and its output impedance 0Ω against 0.021Ω.
The Stereo X's power @ 8ω is 300W against the ST1000 MKII's 460W, its power @ 4ω 600W against 723W, and its input impedance 100000Ω against 92000Ω. Both share thd (0.001%).
The Mini MC 7's power @ 8ω is 221W against the ST1000 MKII's 460W, its power @ 4ω 368W against 723W, its thd 0.004% against 0.001%, and its output impedance 0.018Ω against 0.021Ω.
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