H2O Owner Survey ?

The utilization of the ICE module puts a new light on the question of purchasing a product from a new company. An ICE module is an ICE module regardless of who packaged it up with a chassis, power supply, and connectors. (I exaggerate only slightly).

Muralman1...The discussion was about reliability, and fears about service from a startup company, not sound. The ICE module comprises most of the amp. Repair of non-ICE parts, like connectors and powercords, don't require specialized knowledge of the manufacturer.

It looks like the H2o amp uses the ICE module which produces 500 watts into 4 ohms. The newer 1000 watt ICE module reportedly is significantly improved in ways other than power capability. I wonder when Mr Ho will come out with another amp.

Does Mr Ho provide a schematic and parts list when you buy his amp? This used to be common practice for audio electronics (and is still the norm for pro equipment). With this information any competent electronic shop should be able to fix the amp. If he does it would go a long way to set my mind at ease about the possibility that he may quit the business.

Muralman1...God forbid, but Henry could get run over by a truck. As I said, the schematic, and better still, a service manual, would eliminate the concern expressed by Loontoon.

Ar_t..."reportedly" better was based on reviews of the 500 and 1000 watt eAR amps. I haven't heard either, yet. Am trying to decide what to buy.

You say "different". Which do you like?