TFM-75 vs Musical Fidelity A5cr
The A5cr's power @ 8ω is 255W against the TFM-75's 750W, its signal-to-noise 109 dB against 100 dB, its power @ 4ω 416W against 1.0kW, and its damping factor >100 against >200.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500
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About the TFM-75
The Carver TFM-75 is a flagship power amplifier capable of delivering 750 watts per channel into 8 ohms with less than 0.25% total harmonic distortion (THD). It can output 1000 watts per channel into 4 ohms and 1300 watts into 2 ohms, utilizing Carver's patented Magnetic Field Amplifier technology for high current and voltage performance in a compact form. The amplifier features a triac-regulated primary voltage, triple-rail power supply for efficiency, and comprehensive protection circuitry including thermal, short circuit, high frequency, DC offset, and separate left/right AC line fuses. It is praised for its smooth, sweet, and dynamically accurate sound reproduction, making it suitable for pairing with quality speakers for high-fidelity audio experiences. The TFM-75 was manufactured in the USA in 1993.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 750W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 1.0kW @ 4Ω
- Damping Factor
- >200
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.9V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.250%
- SNR
- 100 dB
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 133.35 × 133.35 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 21.77 kg (48 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 750W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions