Amp comparison

I have a Hafler dh220 and have the opportunity to buy a Yamaha XS250.
which is “better” for a home stereo set-up and why?
thanks

mmcgrath2205-31-2019 1:47am

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auxinput Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,920 posts 05-31-2019 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Wow, you are trading one extremely old amp for another very old amp, but not as old. Hafler is 26 lbs for 115 watts per channel. Yamaha is 39 lbs for 170 watts per channel. Internal parts on the Yamaha are newer and the higher weight/power indicates a larger power supply, which could equate to smoother and fuller sound. But it's hard to tell with equipment from the 80s/90s.
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 05-31-2019 at 12:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hafler! A great classic amp designed by Erno Borbley (who also did all the SS gear for the company). I have a nice pair of the 110 preamp and 220 in my collection!
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 05-31-2019 at 12:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Hafler 220 is no Model T! It is still competitive sonically with much pricier amps of today! A classic MOSFET design!
erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,058 posts 05-31-2019 at 03:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I’d skip both. I used to work for a company that kept Hafler in business buying amp modules. In direct comparisons to other amps, driving high efficiency theater (auditorium) speakers, I always found them weak sounding. Not to mention it's time for them to be recapped.

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