alex87 Posted November 21, 2022 Posted November 21, 2022 Further Information: Bought this from @81Vintage of KustomDek fame in March this year, it had 18 months warranty left, so if Phil allows the warranty to be transferred the balance should be 10 months. I’ve only used it briefly for a few hours to check functionality and to compare against a couple of amps. Originally bought as a summer amp as my big Mark Levinson just puts out so much heat the listening room is unbearable. However we are moving in a few weeks and I will have air-conditioning in the new room so that’s no longer an issue. I’ve compared my Mark Levinson No.336 to it, and it’s convinced me that well designed Class D amps are the way to go for me in the future. There wasn’t that much difference at all on my speakers, and I’ve also had the opportunity to compare it to a Cambridge Edge W, and IMO it beats the Cambridge handily. The Cambridge retails for 7.5k btw. I’ve copied the internal shot from Phil, so I hope you don’t mind Phil! Small scratch on the top left front corner, and small mark on the rear right corner. Shown on last 2 photos. Hypex SMPS1200A700 https://www.hypex.nl/product/smps1200a700/137 Hypex NC500 https://www.hypex.nl/product/nc500-oem/50 Ghent Audio Case 200mm W x 315mm D x 80mm H (inc Feet) 2 x Hypex NCore NC500 Modules + 1200-1500w PSU • SNR 135dB • Distortion: THD+N - - 0.001 % 20Hz • Frequency Response: 0 - 50k Hz +0/-3dB • Low Distortion: THD+N - - 0.001 % 20Hz • High Input Impedance 51K • Input Sensitivity 8ohm 2.52Vrms 10.24dBu • XLR Balanced Input • 26 dB Gain • Ultra High Damping Factor • High Current Output Capable of driving 2ohm for the most Demanding of Speakers. • 550W 2ohm • 700W 4ohm • 400W 8ohm • Frequency Response: 0 - 50k Hz +0/-3dB 4
Timster Posted November 22, 2022 Posted November 22, 2022 I have a similar amp from Phil with the same Hypex internals, and it's a mighty performer! 1
Grizaudio Posted November 22, 2022 Posted November 22, 2022 (edited) Class D is certainly the future of hifi. No doubt in my mind. Nice amp, GLWTS. Edited November 22, 2022 by Grizaudio 2
DTSdan Posted November 22, 2022 Posted November 22, 2022 Know the seller personally. One of the most worldly and honourable people I've known. Top bloke to boot. Buy with absolute confidence 1
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