Red Dragon Audio, Still in business?


Hey guys,

Is Red Dragon Audio still in business? The website is up and running, (I think) but they do not answer emails. Anyone in contact with them, or has communicated with them recently? I’m really interested in their m1000 mk2 amplifier, it seems like a bruiser.

jonasandezekiel

Showing 3 responses by helomech

I don’t have experience with their 3+ channel amps but from what I’ve gathered they are not quite as well regarded as the 2-channel models. 

Last I knew, they had shut down a long while ago. But their website does show a 2024 copyright.

Have you ever lived with a high “power” class D amplifier? I ask because 500 WpC of Class D will tend to perform more like 100 WpC of class AB in practice. They tend to struggle with dynamic loads (which speakers are of course) in my experience. 
 

I would take a 300 WpC class AB Parasound amp over any class D amp of any power rating. 
 

 

Since you like Parasound amps and want to save some coin, I highly recommend seeking out an original Halo A21 amplifier, preferably one of the later production units so it’s no more than a few years old (a serial number in the six thousand range).

The A21 actually measures better (lower noise and distortion) than the newer 21+ despite the spec sheet claims. The difference is audible too. I actually prefer my late production A21 to the $6800 Coda No.8 V1 that I owned previously. The primary distortion of the A21 is second harmonic which is very uncommon for solid state. 

The A21 mated to a highly transparent preamp such as the Benchmark LA4 or Topping A90D makes for great synergy.