Any opinions on new type of amps from BMC, Hegel,

We are the North American importers for BMC, and this is just an information post on the BMC Products.

Regarding the AMP S1 stereo and AMP M1 mono: These amplifiers can be run RCA, XLR or XLR CI (CI stands for current injection). A short description of CI (Current Injection): Low-impedance signal input that lets the original current of the signal source flow through the amplifier circuit until it reaches the desired speaker output voltage. When running the CI analog outputs from the BMC DAC1 to the S1 or M1 amplifiers CI input you activate the current injection feature. In addition when you run a Toslink cable (included with amps) from the BMC DAC to the amp this activates the DIGM (Discrete Intelligent Gain Management) feature. Then the volume is done inside the amplifier eliminating the need for a preamp. The DAC1 PRE adds additional inputs for other sources and can also be routed through the Current Injection circuit. The DAC1 also includes HR-USB 24/192.

For a introduction to the BMC Amplifiers have a look at this PDF:
AMPLIFICATION REDEFINED CI DIGM LEF,
http://www.bmc-audio.de/en/pdf/BMC_Amp_amplification_redefined.pdf

The BMC products offer many new advancements not seen in other high end audio lines, including modular designs for future upgrades, large production runs of 300+ units per product and a unique marketing plan offering the consumer a fair un-inflated price.

Audiofeil

In fact nobody really cares what you have to say. You simply like to cause trouble in every post you make.

Mribob, I will chime in again here to offer up some additional information.

BMC (Balanced Music Concept) was formed by 2 German high end manufacturers with over 55 years of combined experience. You can find 8 product reviews on the BMC website, and soon to come several US reviews both in print and online. We now have 10 US dealers with full systems in their showrooms for demonstration. In addition you will see several rooms using BMC at the upcoming RMAF show in Denver next month. I am always happy to take phone calls or emails to answer any questions.

The BMC amplifiers can be used with a traditional preamp just like any other amplifier with excellent results. Replacing a traditional preamp with the BMC DAC1 will take advantage of the CI & DIGM modules in the amp for improved performance. Adding the (PRE) board to the DAC1 allows for 3 additional inputs for tuner, phono ect... in addition the (PRE) section can be configured into the Loop Through Mode, taking full advantage of the amplifiers CI & DIGM technology. This is the ultimate way to go since you now can totally eliminate the need for an active preamp, then taking full advantage of the BMC Concept. The DAC1 or DAC1 PRE now comes with the HR-USB 24/192 input for computer audio at its finest. In addition the DAC1 has the Superlink connection for using with the BMC BD1/BDCD1 (Belt Drive Transport/Player) which separates the clock and data , offering a better solution than using any standard type of digital cable. The Transport/Player comes with the 4 Superlink cables at no additional cost.

You are most likely familiar with the CEC company which offered some of the finest belt drive transports. The entire CEC line for the past 15 years was designed and built by the same manufacturer that in now building BMC, along with other high end lines sold throughout Europe and Asia. The BMC Concept is much more than just a new innovative design, it’s also a complete marketing Concept.

Dev: Thanks for correcting your posting. I would never post my opinion about the products I import compared to other brands. I am just posting general information that I would say in an email or phone call should an interested customer contact me.

Thanks Brian