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
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.