Sony TA-N9000ES versus Sony TA-N80ES


Hi,

I have a TA-N80ES amp and considering the TA-N9000ES amp. The specs are rated the same 200 wpc at 8 ohms when the N9000ES is run in BTL 2 channel mode, but the N9000ES manual has no power specs at 4 ohms. The THD% is better for the N80ES. So on paper the N80ES should be better. Has anyone listed to both amps and if so what were your impressions?

TIA,
Tom
tomtee
I owned the tan-9000es and the corresponding pre-processor tae-9000es. I would suggest to not put too much faith in the power ratings. The Sony amp sounds weaker than the Naim NAP 200 with a lower power rating.
Keep the N80ES, a much better amp in sonics and construction. Successor to N77ES and predecessor to N90ES.
Just compare the power supplies.

G
ryder1 - thanks for the input.  I use power ratings as one measure of performance. Not all watts are created equal (Class A, etc.) Other measures include %THD.
jasonbource52 and petg60 - I do not plan to sell the N80ES.  In fact I may get a second to run them in MONO mode.  I am just looking around before making that commitment.  Thanks.