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2 Channels, Bridgeable, RMS Power per Channel: 75 W @ 4 Ohm / 50 W @ 8 Ohm, Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, SNR: 107 dB
$79 - $93

2 Channels, RMS Power per Channel: 125 W @ 6 Ohm / 100 W @ 8 Ohm, Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz, SNR: 110 dB
$198 - $250

2 Channels, Bridgeable, RMS Power per Channel: 80 W @ 8 Ohm, Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 200 kHz, SNR: 110 dB
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