CR-2020 vs McIntosh MAC-4100
The MAC-4100's power @ 8ω is 75W against the CR-2020's 105W, its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 100 dB, and its damping factor 30 against 40. Both share thd (0.050%).
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The Yamaha CR-2020 is a flagship stereo receiver from Yamaha's Natural Sound series, introduced in late 1977. It is celebrated for its low distortion, high power output, and thoughtful design tailored for real-world listening environments. The CR-2020 features a solid wood case, a wide array of inputs and outputs, and advanced circuitry for both moving magnet (MM) and moving coil (MC) phono cartridges. Its design philosophy emphasizes natural, distortion-free sound, with Yamaha's proprietary Noise-Distortion Clearance Range (NDCR) measurement system ensuring performance in typical home listening conditions.
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The MAC-4100's power @ 8ω is 75W against the CR-2020's 105W, its signal-to-noise 80 dB against 100 dB, and its damping factor 30 against 40. Both share thd (0.050%).
The A-S1000's power @ 8ω is 90W against the CR-2020's 105W, its signal-to-noise 98 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.015% against 0.050%, and its damping factor >100 against 40.
The A-S801's power @ 8ω is 100W against the CR-2020's 105W, its signal-to-noise 99 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.019% against 0.050%, and its damping factor >200 against 40.
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 9090's power @ 8ω is 110W against the CR-2020's 105W, its signal-to-noise 70 dB against 100 dB, its thd 0.200% against 0.050%, and its damping factor 10 against 40.
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