jaytor
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| When does my class Atoll IN200 A/B integrated switch from class A to class B? Yeah, there is no way that this amp is running 40w class A. To deliver 120w into 8 ohms, the amp probably has rail voltages of approximately +/- 46v. To deliver 40w RMS class A, you'd need a bias current of about 1.6A to allow the amp to delive... | |
| High end Class D amps? I think the Weiss op amps could be worth a try. From what I've read, these are the best discrete op amps available and have the ability to bias the output stage fairly high (adjustable with a small trim pot). I plan to use these on one of the inpu... | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 I had an older Wyred 4 Sound DAC 2 and it just didn't work for me. It sounded dull and flat in my system - not engaging at all. I suspect the newer ones have improved a lot, but it could have just been a bad match for my system. I replaced it with... | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 @electroslacker - I think my next step is to add the Gaia to my Terminator, although I agree that using a Terminator+ with an Iris would likely be a good solution. I've got my old preamp (Parasound JC2-BP) for sale. As soon as that's gone, I'll or... | |
| High end Class D amps? @ricevs - Thanks for the offer, but I think there is lots of low hanging fruit to focus on before attempting to modify the Purifi module. At some point, I might consider it. | |
| DAC Choices - $5,000 to $7,000 I don't have experience with some of the other DACs recommended, but I'm happy with my Denafrips Terminator. I look for detail, deep and wide soundstage, smooth and natural vocals (particularly female), and some meat on the bones in the low freque... | |
| High end Class D amps? @atmasphere -nice explanation. Thanks.@twoleftears - I actually think that 1KVA toriodal is undersized for a hi-end stereo Purifi amp. I've generally found that using a larger power supply improves the dynamics and authority in the mid-bass and re... | |
| Speaker Audition @bigwave1 said Have a look at the GR Research-Line Force with Servo Subs. Some DYI but not impractical. Line source and line array, efficient cutting edge. I believe without servos,12K. I’m drooling. I'm planning to build a set of these and am ... | |
| High end Class D amps? George - you obviously aren't interested in class D, so why do you keep bothering to post on this and other class D threads? | |
| High end Class D amps? @twoleftears - I am thinking about trying an input buffer using tubes. I don't think I would consider using the Korg NuTube like ATM does. This is a pretty high-distortion device - specifically designed to add distortion for synthesizer special e... | |
| High end Class D amps? From an article on Audiophile Style - interview with Bruno Putzeys. @Sagittarius: Class D has achieved very low levels of distortion, but is it possible for class D amplifiers to continue their evolution into something close to a straight wire wit... | |
| High end Class D amps? I think I stated earlier in this thread that I used to own a pair of Nord Hypex NC500 monoblocks. There was a lot to like about them, and I think they delivered compelling performance for the price, but were not as engaging as I was looking for in... | |
| BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone? I own four Node 2i streamers that I use for various secondary zones around my house. But I generally use Roon to control them instead of the Bluesound app. I think they are all connected via ethernet since I have my whole house wired, but I have o... | |
| High end Class D amps? 10K class d is paying for a name, and aesthetics. 800$ class D amp is smart buy. Don’t let the sheep make a line you can’t help but follow. Happy hunting. As with any audio component these days, it's possible to get pretty good quality for a ... | |
| High end Class D amps? This argument seems kind of silly. As with class A and class A/B, a class D amp's output power at any given load impedance is limited by its voltage and current capabilities. In class A and class A/B amps, the output transistors are dissipating po... |