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The Sonic Frontiers SFS-40 is a Canadian stereo tube power amplifier rated at 45 watts per channel from a pair of EL34/E34L output tubes per channel. Its specifications include a frequency response of 5 Hz to 40 kHz ±0.5 dB, 0.8 V input sensitivity, and 100 kΩ input impedance. The amplifier uses four EL34/E34L output tubes and four 6DJ8 tubes, with front-panel metering and controls for setting output-tube bias. It has a brushed stainless-steel chassis and measures 16 × 12.5 × 7 inches, weighing approximately 36 lb (16.5 kg).
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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 Stereo 90 Magnum's power @ 8ω is 90W against the SFS-40's 45W, its high-frequency extension 50 kHz against 40 kHz, and its output voltage 1.0V RMS against 0.8V RMS. Both share low-frequency extension (5 Hz).
The Stereo 40 MKIII's power @ 8ω is 40W against the SFS-40's 45W, its weight 25 kg (55 lbs) against 16.5 kg (36 lbs), and its width 390 mm against 406 mm. Both share class (A).
The JD-302B's power @ 8ω is 50W against the SFS-40's 45W, its output voltage 0.5V RMS against 0.8V RMS, its weight 17.69 kg (39 lbs) against 16.5 kg (36 lbs), and its height 190.5 mm against 178 mm.
The DiaLogue Four's power @ 8ω is 42W against the SFS-40's 45W, its output voltage 0.9V RMS against 0.8V RMS, its class Tube against A, and its weight 29 kg (64 lbs) against 16.5 kg (36 lbs).
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