NCore vs. Ice -- single or separate cases

Nsirkin, this is for pretty much all amps, etc.

You want the caps (etc) to fully discharge and then fully recharge on a regular basses so they stay optimal. It will provide the best long term performance for all your equipment and the best possible sound.

GO FOR THE NCORE NC400!! You not be sorry!

There are many people who have both and feel the Ncore NC400 is more then worth the difference in price.

I understand you are trying to stay within a budget but I would recommend from my experience with an Ncore NC400 the following;

1)go mono blocks
2)USE a VERY good case and DO NOT go too small, leave yourself some room on the back so your cabling is not on top of each other, AND...
3)VERY good VIBRATION footers...(Stillpoints Ultra Mini in a three point config should do or a really good set of brass Audiopoints)
4)VERY good binding posts, XLR, and power inlet.
5)It is a true balanced amp so running a longer XLR cable is fine, within reason.

Other then the footers most of the above is NOT that much more then decent parts and is worth it on an amp of this quality in sound. Sound wise it will pay you back, assuming you have the system or are planning to have, that can take advantage of the sound.

Also it is designed to be an easy assembly.

Good luck.

Tony, GET TWO power supplies and then add the build as you want.

Tony, if you do a great build of the NC400 you will be extremely happy with the sound you will get from NC400 for the money.

Good luck

PS Make sure you allow some time for break in. Also keep them on all the time except every three to four weeks turn them off for several hours then back on till the next time. Pull the power cord to do this if you do not have a main off switch.