Nc502mp vs 1et400a Matias Master Contributor. 4 channel vs Denon/Apollen combo - AV The problem with volumes during quiet scenes and sounds scenes is gone and the B&W HTM2 became much cleaner. PURIFI. 1ET9040BA. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red I bet the 1ET400A was selling really well for Purifi until NCx500 came and sales plummeted. You could exceed the wattage rating of the speakers with the NC502MP although if you clip the NC252MP then that could be worse then operating a higher power amplifier like the NC502MP. The purifi is the more advanced design, which means it can get the same performance on slightly lower idle power. Let's say the results are surprising to me More amplifiers will be joining the comparison - AIYIMA A07 and an Onkyo TX-NR737 AVR with 125W class A amps. According to the 1ET400A's So your logic is perfectly valid for any commercial amplifier that will use the 1ET400A, a little bit less here. Official US manufacturer of Purifi and Hypex amplifiers Then I thought that maybe downgrading the amp option to a NCore NC502MP but adding the Topping A90 Discrete as a preamp would make things more balanced, as in better usability, trigger directly from the Pre which would become the center of controlling the volume and would also trigger the amp. 00-VTV Hypex NC2000 Stereo Amplifier From $ 2,160. To me, this is a step up from NC400 and NC502MP. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red I have heard comments that NcoreX had stronger bass than 1ET400A. R. XLR. Joined Feb 23, 2016 LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Specifications: (3) Hypex NC502MP modules; High Input Impedance: 47K; High NC502MP. I went ahead and bought a NC500 OEM (not NC502MP). Review Index. I am using an amp assembled in the USA that uses a Hypex NC502MP (same specs as the NC500 monoblocks sold by Audiophonics but in a stereo form with a single Hypex NC502MP: Buckeye Hypex NC502MP Amplifier, 6-channel. 00 Purifi 1ET400A Multichannel Amplifier (6-12 Channel) 3,790. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red NC1200 is a lot more powerful (watts), but distortion is lower on the 1ET400A module. The extra $1600 would be a stretch for me, but not a crazy one - I am fortunate enough to be able to afford it, even though I have to carefully weigh the expense. What difference you will hear, if any, is Many similar offerings out there use the NC500MP or NC502MP amp, which is still killer, but it’s output isn’t as substantial and also not as ‘beefy’ of a build as the NC500OEM. (Kill-a-Watt test) 3. Purifi 1ET400A & Hypex SMPS1200 PSU: Purifi 1ET400A evaluation amplifier. VintageFlanker's Review Index. XLR While our amplifiers use XLR inputs, it is perfectly fine (and fully supported by Hypex) for The Purifi 1ET400A manages to strike a fantastic balance between order and aggressiveness, as well as composure across all frequencies while listening to “The National Anthem” by Radiohead. LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS The NC502MP Buckeye amp would make that same soft, but clearly audible (that is louder than the Eigentakt) every time I turned power on. 37 Ratio, Radiant White Non-AT Screen The Purifi 1ET400A manages to strike a fantastic balance between order and aggressiveness, as well as composure across all frequencies while listening to “The National Anthem” by Radiohead. Last edited: Jan 30, 2022. LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red This is a review and detailed measurements of the Purifi 1ET400A Class-D amplifier module. PC - - Nord Three 1ET400A MKII Dual Mono (2x SMPS1200A400 PSU) - Apollon 1ET400A mini (single SMPS1200A400 PSU) - Apollon 1ET400A (2x SMPS1200A400 PSU) The real deal in class D amps today is the Buckeye Amps Stereo NC502MP. That's extra relevant in today's context Denon doing all 7. Better to go apollon-1et400a-mini-stereo . Can anyone who has heard both amplifiers possibly give me some insight? Will be used to power my front channels. What's new. Good news is that the distortion and noise is very close to the 1ET400A, but obviously it will be more expensive too, so users that don't need all this power (majority btw) should keep their current 1ET400A or buy it if it is a new user. FWIW I received my Apollon Purifi 1ET400A Eigentakt power amplifier today which I am running with my WiiM Pro Plus as preamp & my Elac Vela FS 409. That policy has since lapsed. So the price difference is very small; 2 channel Nilai E860 and Purifi E800. There are many reviews of audio hardware and expert members to help answer your questions. ûªÎø*šuû*6 iÚ8mƒ2/&°ÙN. This one (EVAL-1) is made by Purifi and was sent for reviewing in several places such as ASR, SoundStage and other sites. (40A peak current capability vs. The stereo amps power my JBL M2s and each bridged amp powers a JBL SUB18s in my home 2 channel system. 2. And the original NCore was already great (and the first class D amp that did not disturb me in a hifi setting). The track features a combination of a The VTV NC502MP costs 700 usd, while the VTV EVAL1 costs 980 usd. The Hypex NC502MP runs hot to were I have Aircom sitting on top to keep it cool. Purifi evaluationboard with 2 channels: incl. 00 Free NC502MP build to anyone with web building/web design experience who is willing to undertake this endeavor. Positivevibrations Active Member. Replies 46 Views 10K. com - The Purifi Puzzle, Part One: The Measured Performance of the Eigentakt Amplifier In my opinion I believe the dr3 and buckeye amp will sound the same. We plan on comparing a 4BSST vs A21, VTV Purifi Eval1 and Buckeye NC502MP. " that's a lot of juice, vs the Purifi's "425w per channel @ 4ohm (peak)" I personally haven't blown a speaker, but when my eldest son was still in . Best of both worlds. For instance, you only need 5 channels of a 6 channel amp (3 modules) so you only us 5 inputs with no signal degradation/problems. I may be known as someone who like coloured gear (and that is), but i do also enjoy these kind of clean amps on the right speaker set. AIYIMA SMSL Amplifier 1:1 Replica hypex Purifi 1ET400A LM UCD MIN 2. I was prepared for that so I installed the standby switch the same night I received the amp. 00 out of 5. 1. On tonality, soundstaging and resolution in fact, I thought these very disparate designs very much on par. Joined May 31, 2017 Messages 1,235 IMO you should choose an NCore NC502MP based amp like this one for example: https://www Reading Time: 8 minutes If you’re not a modern-day oligarch audio, times may seem uncertain, money a little tight. Listen on dynaudio audience 122 speakers. All of the ultra-low distortion and high-power output of the original 1ET400A is now improved even further and lives on as the new 1ET6525SA. M. It's a good reminder. Your dream might be to own an audiophile power amp that will make your ears quite happy or perhaps make your audiophile pals jealous. -Audiophonics, Nord Three, March Audio, VTV, NAD, Apollon Audio, Boxem Audio. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red Would you say the noise floor is significantly improved over the 1ET400A module, so would be As the price between the amps built by Apollon is the same for Purifi 1ET400A and Hypex NC1200. But in my head at least should sound better. Buckeye PURIFI 1ET400A Gain Issues. PC NC502MP. That starts with a power amp The new Purifi 1ET6525SA is finally live for ordering on our website! The 6525 serves as the direct replacement for the 1ET400A. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red 5. Monoblock 950W. At roughly $500 less than Buckeye’s 3 channel Purifi or the newly offered 3 channel NCx500, what would be the disadvantage of choosing a 4 channel NC502MP from Buckeye instead? ♦ Amplifier: Buckeye Purifi 1ET400A 3-Channel ♦ LCR: (3) Klipsch RF-7 We are proud to offer you the Audiophonics LPA-S400ET, a Class D stereo power amplifier based on two Purifi 1ET400A modules. PC - Either way should be a great amp. It's only 7. 3 dB gain delta between the two amps? The only differents I notices between Emotiva XPA-3, Buckeye Amp Purifi 1et400a 3-Channel and Buckeye Amp Hypex NC502MP 8-Channel are the Purifi 1et400a run the coolest. Options. Even if they didn't feel able to make a 1ET7040SA Mini in the same box (1x1200W PSU inadequate?), I would have thought they could put only 2 channels into the 5-channel box with the 3000W PSU. Congrats! I’m in the market for something similar (either Purifi, NC502MP or NC1200) and id be interested in your opinion after enough listening . No. May 23, 2024. The Purifi uses 14. Forums. PC - NC502MP. Ohio My start-up is going to be slow at first. PC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Neumann KH 120 II 4. They are Apollon Purifi vs Hypex. Joined 2016. As the subs are active I will only require 4 channels LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. The 3c Nord 1ET400A is $1272USD a channel to my door. V. Same as the much smaller NC122MP units. Which is only $100-$200 Buckeye Amps: Purifi 1ET6525SA (the successor to the 1ET400A) Thread starter Buckeye Amps; LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. T. However, would this superiority be noticeable to human ears? The THD+Noise increase seems substantial enough of a difference in the first watt of power along with the cleaner power supply. VTV AMPLIFIER SEVEN Two options are the P262 and P422, with both, based on photos, running the 1ET400A chip. Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Importantly, the 1ET400A does all of this while producing a ton of power and staying cool and efficient to boot. Kindly suggest (none integrated) power amp, 2 or 3ch for If you are operating in a large room and turn up the SPL a bit then the bigger NC502MP would be better and give you more headroom for clipping. MX-350 Subs, (4) IC95's Atmos, Monolith HTP-1 Processor, Buckeye Purifi 3-CH 1ET400A amp, Monolith 8-CH Hypex 252 amp Epson LS12000 proj, Seymour Series 2 Frame, 110" Image width, 2. XLR While our amplifiers use XLR inputs, it is perfectly fine (and fully supported by Hypex) for I powered my mains briefly with both amps as well and the only difference with the NC502mp equipped amp was simply more WPC delivered. WiiM Pro - Mola Mola Makua - Apollon Extrapolate to regular hifi shoppe sales on the high street. Source coming from a Yamaha Aventage Receiver. 1ET6525SA. Hapo Senior Member. 3 dBV so you'd need more than 1 Vrms to drive it to full scale. Jul 12, 2020 #13 NC502MP or ? ambd; Jan 12, 2024; Amplifiers, Phono preamp, and Analog Audio Review; 2 3. I put this down to the B&W's been much harder to drive, and thus benefitting from the extra power/amps available from the Purifi 1ET7040SA models (and the surround channels @Bruno Putzeys could you please share with us the THD+N x power graphs of the 1ET400A, in 8, 4 and 2 ohms, with the typical 100Hz, 1kHz and 6. Reactions: sweetchaos, AdamG and VintageFlanker. “Have had the pleasure of using two VTV Amplifiers: A stereo Purifi Eigentakt and a stereo Purifi 1ET400A with Weiss OP-BP op-amps. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red Maybe the new PURIFI 1ET400A modules but with Universal Buffer from Neurochrome, which RCA vs. ASR's Amir simply rates the power differently at the elbow. 2022-07-23 4:50 pm #8 2022-07-23 4:50 pm #8 The 1ET400A performs better in all others areas. Click to expand I once looked at all available measurements and came to the conclusion that the two are pretty much equal. I even own a The Purifi 1ET400A module does not need double mono (Hypex SMPS1200 x2), it is a silly way to waste money. P. (Purifi 1ET400A) vs Buckeye Hypex NC502MP vs AIYIMA A07 (TPA3255) vs At 1%, the NC502MP does > 600W @ 4 Ohms and > 300W @ 8 Ohms. Since the current RB-1552 MKII is $1500. 00 Wiim pro > minidsp flex with dirac > 2xsvs sb 1000 pro , nord 1et400a > LS50 Meta btr7 > crinacle zero red with wavelet topping G5 > ath m50x with wavelet Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Purifi and as I dug deeper, NEW Stereo VTV Amplifier with Hypex NC502MP module. psu, cabinet and other hardware, Modules are the same (1ET400A), what changes are the buffer boards. New posts Any chance to get THD+N Vs Frequency? This is expected performance from NC502MP modules. Reactions: Rick Sykora. This meant that I could enjoy certain very personal guilty pleasures like Wael Jassar's Fi Hadret El Mahboub album. Reactions: CharlieLaub. The Hypex NcoreX modules are comparable to the Purifi 7040SA modules - they offer very similar power, distortion, noise, and max-current capability. 0 dB max. All those are capable of driving into 2 ohm (or even less) without problems. (NC502MP) amps and a pair of Stereo (NC502MP) amps. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red This is a review and detailed measurements of the Nord Three SE 1ET400A Dual Mono Stereo Amp with the optional Sonic Imagery 990Enh LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Purifi 1ET6525SA Power Specs: 230w into 8ohm 450w into 4ohm 510w into 2ohm Custom Input Buffer Board w/: LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. NC2K. 2-Channel 3-Channel. 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel. VAT, excl inputbuffer. Upon receiving the amps, I of course auditioned them. Do like me and wait for the higher powered Purifi modules to be released. When I compare Amplifier comparison: March Audio P452 (Purifi 1ET400A) vs Buckeye Hypex NC502MP vs AIYIMA A07 (TPA3255) vs Onkyo TX-NR737 (125W Class AB) Things like wide (infinite or semi-infinite) vs narrow baffle, diffraction patterns also have an impact. DIY. Assembled in the USA — 30 Day Trial — Two Year Warranty Prompt Support from the USA NC502MP Datasheet Here This is a brand new amplifier featuring: —Mogami signal input Importantly, the 1ET400A does all of this while producing a ton of power and staying cool and efficient to boot. Connectors. For best performance (but costly $), look at Purifi 1ET400A based amplifiers. XLR While our amplifiers PURIFI 1ET7040SA. Amplifier SINAD list Class D FAQ 1. Prices excl. Top of the class D tree are the Purifi 1ET400A and Hypex NCX500 boards, followed by the NC400 (OeM only) and NC500 and the NCxxxMP boards a bit further back as these NEW Stereo VTV Amplifier with Purifi-Audio 1ET400A modules. Glad all three repeatedly performed similar. " "The Buckeye Amps Purifi 1ET400A amplifier is an AVS Top Choice for 2023 and like many others lately, I would strongly recommend this amplifier for Wiim pro > minidsp flex with dirac > 2xsvs sb 1000 pro , nord 1et400a > LS50 Meta btr7 > crinacle zero red with wavelet topping G5 > ath m50x with wavelet As the NC502MP is not ridiculously more expensive than the smaller modules it would be I good choice for many people, even when you could do with less power at the moment. PC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Neumann KH 80 DSP. Thread starter amirm; Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. 00-VTV AMPLIFIER Eight Channel Hypex NC502MP+2XNC252MP+NC122MP NCore Amplifier 2X500W 4X250W 2X125W $ 1,979. In my opinion, for this little performance difference, you better have excellent speakers to justify the +40% price difference. Blumlein 88 Grand Contributor. 4 | Yamaha RX-A8A | LG G4 77" | Perlisten R7t | Perlisten R5c | Perlisten R5m | Perlisten R4b | Perlisten R4s | SVS Prime Elevations | 2x JTR Captivator 4000 ULF-TL | Buckeye Amps 1ET400A 3ch | Buckeye Amps NC502MP 8ch | Panasonic UB820 | Kaleidescape Strato V | Nvidia Shield Pro | BKA1000-P and Dayton Audio SA1000 | 2x Buttkicker LFE | 2x Buttkicker This last juxtaposition of amplifiers, of Purifi vs. Accuton Cell, Seas Excel, Scanspeak Revelator 1ET400A doesn't exist anymore. Chief distinguishing features are flat frequency response irrespective of load Gain considerations: Benchmark vs Class D. Previously, Hypex had minimum price fixing policies on their upper amp boards which kept the prices very high. 4. Thread starter kinghrothgar; Start date May 6, 2024; kinghrothgar Member. I would still need a case, wires, and plugs. 00 for just 2 channels I think a 6 channel Hypex NC252MP makes more sense. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red VTV AMPLIFIER Stereo Purifi Audio 1ET6525SA Amplifier with VTV Vacuum Tube Buffer From $ 2,337. - NC502MP - Purifi 1ET400A - Purifi 1ET7040SA - Hypex NCx500 Software Features: - FW Updates (via Phone or WiFi) Add-On Card Features being explored (for future release) - DAC - Dirac Live - Parametric DSP Filters - HDMI EARC . tineared. The Purifi 1ET400A is a new amp board recently released this year by the designer of the NCore amps. Colors. For ease of integration, the modules now have a built-in preamp stage (the word “buffer” is used a lot, but is not exactly accurate), which accepts a balanced audio input and raises the module’s rated voltage gain from 12. The NC1200 has a peak current of 38A, the NC502MP 27A and the 1ET400 (Purifi) 25A. LinnenberG, proved far closer than expected. If I ran LCR using NCx500’s with stock Hypex buffers, and 4 surrounds with NC502’s (or 252’s), am I correct to assume there would be around 1. Audiophile myths are shattered with use of large amount of feedback and high bandwidth to produce an amplifier which brings transparency to anything you throw at it. 2. On the fence VTV 1ET400A Purifi or VTV NC502MP hypex. Thanks in advance. 1". thinking back, my preferred Coil/Magnet designs have either been "boxless" like the Gallo, or Amplifier comparison: March Audio P452 (Purifi 1ET400A) vs Buckeye Hypex NC502MP vs AIYIMA A07 (TPA3255) vs Onkyo TX-NR737 (125W Class AB) March Audio P425 (Purifi 1ET400A) 100Hz: 1kHz . Another nice thing about the two channel Hypex modules is you can just use one side of a module. 341 posts · Joined 2021 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan 30, 2023. Joined May 5, 2020 Messages 363 Likes 345 Location France. Forum Donor. I have ncore500 and purifi 1et400a with same hypex smps1200a400 power supply and same diy buffer. fr Ncore NC502MP 2x500W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics I've become intrigued by the Hypex NCore amplifiers (particularly NC502MP) and this site is one of the few I've found with meaningful discussion and commentary about the various options available on the market. Learn More. Audyssey adds 2. Two Hypex NC400 + SMPS1200A400 2ch connector kit + SMPS1200A400 is $850USD. PURIFI 1ET6525SA. Do you think those would be an audible improvement or should I better save up some more for Purify 1ET400A or Hypex N400 modules? Thanks in advance. Including the recently reviewed 8ch NC502MP . Ultimately, Im trying to see if the Apollon €995 ($1105) shipped is worth the cost over the Nord at £660 ($841) shipped. Many similar offerings out there use the NC500MP or NC502MP amp, which is still killer, but it’s output isn’t as substantial and also not as ‘beefy’ of a build as the NC500OEM. Joined Sep 19, 2024 Messages 17 Likes 15. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red For comparison, the 1ET400A in the same conditions, worse THD, slightly better IMD: VTV Amplifier Hypex NC502MP+NC500MP Three Channel Amplifier 3X500 W From $ 1,019. Buckeye Amps NC502MP 25. Here's the last year's review of the 6-ch NC502MP,we see the same pattern: Last edited: Dec 23, 2022. ICEPower Is there any heat dissipation differences in the implementation of the 1ET6525SA vs the previous 1ET400A and are there any difference in power efficiency Reviews. I do love a great amp that turns on quiet without thumping speakers or sucking the AC outlet dry. I reeeeally like it. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red. But if Buckeye is trying to keep cost down on the Purifi build - heat sinks will increase prices and may not make NC502MP. All of the ultra-low distortion and high-power output of the original 1ET400A is now improved Purifi 1ET400A (left) vs Hypex NC500x (right) But it surely is a great clean amp. 90lbs when comparing our 8ch amplifier to a How did you discover the 1ET400A's replacement, I just googled that model number & only Buckeye's listing came up https: LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Noy Discussion starter. I chose and use a smaller NC252MP for surrounds and only the NC502MP for front LCR speakers. PC - that why I decided to go with Audiophonics Hypex NCore nc502mp stereo amp + 2 x nc500mp mono blocks to biamp my speakers preamp is Benchmark la4 I get loads of very clean and linear power for completely inaudible degradation in THD compared to equivalent Purify based designs for basically half the price imo, great deal 1. 5dB The 26. Small remaining offsets were about You should be able to run three 1ET400A from one SMPS1200A400. ” –Alex Saltz @apsmastering Best bang for buck I know of would be a Buckeye using two Hypex N-Core NC502MP modules. PC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - I wonder how the higher power modules behave, a pity you only have NC252MP with you and not say NC502MP or NC500/NCx500 or 1ET400A. Prices Soundimports Netherlands. 5dB Purifi based P452 is on the low gain side compared to the 28dB Denon 4700 internal amps. www. C426, M106 / 2xArendal 1961 Heights / 2xSVS Elevation / Denon X4700H / Panasonic UB820 / Buckeye Purifi 1ET400A 3-channel, Hypex NC252 6-channel / PSA LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. It uses VTV AMPLIFIER Mono Hypex NC502MP NCore Amplifier Wired Bridged 1200WX1 From $ 709. You could almost buy two NC502MP for the price of one VTV Purifi amp. Company was kind enough to send me a The Purifi 1ET400A manages to strike a fantastic balance between order and aggressiveness, as well as composure across all frequencies while listening to “The National Anthem” by Radiohead. For the 1ET400A, that's the 1ET400A Mini, which is exactly like 2 channels of the 3-12 channel amps. surrounds then just get a 6 channel NC502MP (yes, I've got one). 4dB The Purifi 1ET400A is cleaner (mostly likely inaudibly so), but I don't think will be enough more powerful than what you have to be worth the switch, if what you have is inadequate. ririt Senior Member. OP . 67kHz colored lines? Thanks in advance! LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. New posts Search forums. Reactions: VetTech, Hcg76 LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. power amp with adjustable gain driven directly Just bought a Buckeye NC502MP 8channel. pogo Major Contributor. 00-VTV AMPLIFIER Four Channel Hypex NC502MP NCore Amplifier 500Wx4. The former has a little more power (500W vs 425W in 4 ohms), while the latter a little better performance (SINAD 104 versus 96). 1. PC - Marshall's Wonder Emporium | AVS Forum Home Theater of the Month Projector: JVC NZ7 ♦ Screen: Silver Ticket S7-WVS 16:9 135" ♦ AVR: Denon A1H (9. Reactions: marX, XpanD, oivavoi and 2 others. Official US manufacturer of Purifi and Hypex amplifiers Check out our website! Reactions: tmtomh, Atmosphered, thegeton and 1 other Still, the Purifi 1ET400A modules are very low distortion so the data is more likely to be valid than not. hey guys ! ive decided to order a class D amp online the Purifi The power vs distortion plots would be a lot worse if it weren't for the 45kHz measurement bandwidth- you can see their trajectory (with the 10kHz and 15kHz) lines dipping due to harmonics being truncated. Reason is that I wanted to find out whether such a High-End Class D Amp actually sounds better than the rather cheap TI TPA3255 from the WiiM Amp and whether I would hear the more „headroom“ This would cost 1400 vs the 800 for the NC502MP. PC - RME ADI-2 DAC FS - Neumann Looks like the 8 channel and 6 channel NC502MP Buckeye amps rated pretty well overall. 2 speakers. Once the price on these cases are official, I will post pricing. fr Last edited: Mar 22, 2022. Is there any benefit in sound quality with 1ET400A output spec = 425 W into 4 ohms which is 41. Monoblock 2-Channel 3-Channel. Forum LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. 0 Stereo 350W Class D Digital Hifi Power Amplifier Audio LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. PM me if interested A properly wired RCA to XLR cable is not all that is needed if one wants to use the full output capabilities of the 1ET400A when using dual single-channel opamps like the OPA1612. Jul 30, 2021 #1 Given an identical level of input signal, will the Hypex NC502MP produce a louder output level than the Hypex NC252MP? - Hypex NC122MP, NC252MP, NC500MP, NC502MP - Hypex UcD2K/UcD2000 - Pascal - Purifi 1ET400A. It's clearly an improvement over my Outlaw 7000x, which was clearly an improvement when I had my Anthem MRX 710. It provides incredible amount of power from each module to drive even the most inefficient speakers to ear piercing levels. Markw4. They are drop in replacement to the 1ET400A. Buckeye Amps: Purifi 1ET6525SA (the successor to the 1ET400A) Thread starter Buckeye Amps; and all amps going forward have the correct brass/non-ferrous parts. 2-Channel 510W. It could probably become better if one played with the Hypex's competition doesn't have these issues with their mains-powered amp modules, and the IcePower 300AS1 has 3dB lower SINAD than the NC252MP, so Hypex needs to get it together in that product area. 25" wide while Purifi is 10. And Click to expand I would recommend the VTV buffer as a much better choice. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red The mono block version of 1ET400A is £625 so the price would go up to £1250 for two channels. Hypex NC502MP, if you want maximum power handling, at a slightly higher cost than NC252MP's: -Buckeye, Audiophonics, March Audio, Nord Acoustics Hypex NC502MP Module Stereo Amplifier 890. I consider my speakers to be well designed. Desire to learn and share knowledge of science required. VS ½ ½§J3;ÃÐÖ™ŸV } ôïê— G Ü_ iäá‰(ÆÃÑR ¤ q¶W:€z7&àj )øã âä¬@½¤[Ï ¦ Ë£’ %À¼WÇ gs~ºœ |ÿá×â‡ú©®ëþFä yhfg9 HœñE¶ƒ”ždûÕzK4 LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000. audiophonics. 7. VTV is such a bargain that I've decided to upgrade to their Purfi 1ET400A offering, US$979 -- still cheaper than Buckeye Amps: Purifi 1ET6525SA (the successor to the 1ET400A) Thread starter Buckeye Amps; Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. 6) ♦ Amplifier: Buckeye Purifi 1ET400A 3-Channel ♦ LCR: (3) NC252MP vs NC502MP - gain difference? Thread starter 0800 Dub; Start date Jul 30, 2021; 0800 Dub Member. Joined Jun 17, 2020 Messages 13 Likes 7. Member. XLR While our amplifiers use XLR inputs, it is perfectly fine (and LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. inputbuffer E800. vipersg Member. It was kindly purchased and drop shipped to me by our Reviews. Will post a separate thread for that. The 1ET400A is rated at 227w 8 ohm from the manufactuer, and across Shaybo; Thread; Jul 5, 2022; 1et400a march audio p262 p422 purifi I've become intrigued by the Hypex NCore amplifiers (particularly NC502MP) and this site is one of the few I've From what I have researched it looks like the Purifi 1ET400A which have 227W in 8ohm or Hypex NC400 are the best, which one would be better or should I look for anything different ? LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. The NCorex is clearly a the superior amplifier to the NC502MP. NCx500. Cases. Followers 10. The Purifi 1ET7040SA is capable of up to 950w of power while maintaining extremely low distortion and noise floor levels. The Purifi stays amazingly cool after an hour running while the NC502MP is definitely warm to the touch. NC502MP is narrow. I did Mono NC500 with 1200W SPMS per channel using Hypex stock buffer. $1,125. tomtoo Major Contributor. Purifi 1ET400A & Hypex SMPS1200A400 PSU: Nord Three SE 1ET400A Dual Mono Stereo. This track presents a diverse and unconventional musical composition that highlights the band's distinctive style. 00 The NC502MP generates quite a bit more heat so I can see the value heat sinks might add there with long hours of use. The only differents I notices between Emotiva XPA-3, Buckeye Amp Purifi 1et400a 3-Channel and Buckeye Amp Hypex NC502MP 8-Channel are the But, keeping an open mind on both sides of the debate of listening vs measuring (numbers), my experience could be explained by the Muse op amps not having the right specs In particular I am wondering if a power amp using the Purifi 1ET400A amp modules is worth double the price of one with the Hypex NC252MP amp modules, when driving a pair Both the NC500 and NC502MP are based on the same fundamental ncore technology. Right now I only have NC252MP modules on hand (the 502's are on LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. 25A peak of the 1ET400A). Click here to have your audio equipment measured for free! PURIFI 1ET7040SA. Purifi and as I dug deeper, Listening to the Apollon NCx500 dual mono that just arrived I no longer hear that so hopeful that Ive made the right choice. Last edited: Jan 18, 2024. 5W and NC502MP 23W while idle and while playing music at 75dB. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red That is quite the significant improvement over the 1ET400A along with the greater power bandwidth increase to 80kHz like the 1ET9040BA, I 1et400a per channel: E329 incl. PC - Purifi 1ET7040SA vs 1ET400A. $850. Using the Purifi modules together with Hypex SMPS1200A400 and Neurochrome input buffers I reckon I could put something together for around £1,300. All builds except the 8ch NC502MP and the Purifi/NCx Rackmount case have the This is a review and detailed measurements of the Buckeye Hypex NC502MP based, 6-channel amplifier. Rated 5. 0dB when setting levels with the P452. Both models are ruggedly built and offer stunning sonics; marvels of accuracy and musicality. Warren Coleman is The Man (owner)! I use a 2-Ch VTV Purifi 1ET400A Amplifier with VTV Vacuum Tube Buffer & Sparkos SS2590s OpAmps for L/R concerted stereo listening (227w@8ohm, 425w@4ohm). The track features a combination of a My first buffered sessions concluded that the Purifi tech was really in the service of a more natural sound. RCA vs. Monoblock VTV Amplifier with Purifi 1ET-6525SA module with Input Buffer Options The 1ET400A vs 1ET7040SA vs EVAL 1 vs this new/upcoming amp? Which are geared more toward SINAD numbers vs power. Click to expand OK, that makes a bit more sense, then. I also cross-shopped Hypex vs. 00. Joined Jul 15, 2023 Messages 193 Likes 86. I have also heard of NC502MP modules having weird interactions with long speaker cable runs. LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 I've hooked March Audio P452 and Buckeye NC502MP on the switch playing on R3. While our amplifiers use XLR inputs, it is perfectly fine (and fully supported by Hypex) for customers to use RCA to XLR cables to connect the amplifier to a source that only has RCA outputs. Looking at a Topping D30 Pro as a DAC pre for it. New LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. However that leaves you with 6 channels of needed amplification and a mismatch of wattage (200 X 2 vs 120 X 5) with the 2 Rotel amps you currently have. Joined Nov 20, 2019 Messages 3,807 Likes 4,962 Deciding between Purifi, Nilai, NC502MP or NC500x? IGNORED Deciding between Purifi, Nilai, NC502MP or NC500x? By alanbd January 12 in Analog Components. The NC500, if implemented properly, should technically outperform the NC502MP. Prev; 1; 2; Next; Page 1 of 2 But, keeping an open mind on both sides of the debate of listening vs measuring (numbers), my experience could be explained by the Muse WANTED: Happy members who like to discuss audio and other topics related to our interest. 1ET7040SA. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red Just Utilizing three Hypex NC502MP NCORE modules, this is the perfect 6-channel amplifier for those with large 5. Decided to get the Hypex NCore NC502MP for my setup and am currently split between Nord and Apollon. In the high end, product packaging is often disproportionately costlier than all the actual sound-producing bits it contains. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red Amplificateur de puissance double mono class D basé sur deux modules PURIFI 1ET400A et alimentation HYPEX SMPS1200A400. James . I use the NC502MP for driving two dipole subwoofers with 2 10" speakers each channel (two 4 ohm units in parallel so 2 ohm) and quite some bass lift. Is there really a audible difference in fidelity between these or is it Use is primarily movies with little music listening. The Emotiva ran between cool and warm. NCOREx. Thread starter Oski1928; Start date Jan 6, 2024; LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Monoblock. High performance Class D amplifiers like the Hypex NCORE and Purifi Eigentakt offerings bring many benefits over traditional Class AB amplifiers, such as higher power efficiency (95% vs. But the 1ET400A is just 1 of the modules. That doesn't seem like a lot but the slimmer build is nice. The MZ2 has a pre output, sounds better than pre Some reviews of the Hypex NC502MP and Purifi ET400A based amps: SoundStage! Hi-Fi | SoundStageHiFi. jtwrace Major Contributor. 1 surround system setups, very demanding surround/height speakers, or those running a 5ch music system with full range NC502MP. This ready-built and ready-to-use version is for audiophiles who want to equip themselves with a foolproof amplification. If you can reliably tell a difference between the LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. PC - Keysion ES2981 - Truthear Zero Red I've been looking at the options based on the Purifi 1ET400A modules. Joined Sep 4, 2020 Messages 2,154 Likes 810. Aug 30, 2024; Thread Starter #19 boXem said: LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio PL100+PLC150+C265 - SVS SB-3000 3. Neurochrome buffer and other SMPS with better components than Hypex is much better idea. Though extremist 'philes will miss the message when phrased in such casual fashion, the Purifi amp demonstrated easy listening at a very high level. First with Hypex modules and now with the Purifi 1ET400A. The Nord Three SE 1ET400A Dual Mono Stereo Amp is a nicely built amplifier using the Purifi class D amplifier technology. Please see our FAQ section for more information if necessary. Joined Jul 11, 2020 Messages 33 Likes 37 Location England. Will this get those new binding posts? If the new case and binding posts are part of the reason for the long lead time of the 3 channel NcoreX I may wait for that instead. Hypex NC500 & Hypex SMPS1200A700 PSU: Nord One NC500DM Dual Mono PSU: Apollon Hypex NC2K Monoblock. At $649 shipped in the USA that's amazing. 5 dB nominal, 26. Jump to Latest 9K views 16 replies 5 participants last post by ItSoundsNatural01 Mar 6, 2023. Welcome. Not yet, hopefully soon. I also saw the Adcom is being replaced by three Buckeye stereo NC502MP amps. One concern I And last offering would be a case that fits a 2 channel NC502MP or 2/4channel NC252MP offering (so you aren't stuck with the larger 17" wide case for a 4 channel NC252MP). 00-VTV AMPLIFIER TWO Channel Hypex Wired BTL Bridged NC502MP NCore Amplifier 1200WX2 I like the idea of the Purifi 1ET400A for the front three speakers. I hear no difference. I have two The amplifier used in the NC502MP is a self-contained high-performance class D amplifier intended for a wide range of audio applications, ranging from public address systems to ultrahigh-fidelity replay systems for studio and home use. Or if you want it now and are willing to spend more, Vera Audio P150/600 RS (bridge) does the job very nicely: 900W in 4 Ohm with Purifi has two main options for modules: the original 1ET400A, and the newer, higher power 1ET7040SA. They shipping was superb and everything arrived as described. LG 77C1 - Marantz SR7005 - Apollon NC502MP+NC252MP - Monitor Audio Review and Measurements of Purifi 1ET400A Amplifier. The SMPS3kA400 would be good too. Already has proper regulators and one can choose op amps. If you're strapped for cash and want to save money get the Buckeye Hypex NC502MP for $695 instead of paying hundreds more for a Purifi. Reactions: Buckeye Amps and boXem. 23 Vrms or 32. 3. . I may be out of the loop, but I was just about to pull the trigger on a 3 channel 1et400a. Phone - Tanchjim Space - Truthear Zero Red I’m actually quite curious as to whether the improved SINAD and IMD of Purifi 1ET400A is actually audible vs the Hypex NC1200 Using NC502MP with its 600W peak power for surrounds is insane imo. I have seen the reviews by Amir of the Purifi 1ET400, NC500, and NC400 and they all measure well (with the Purifi and NC400 being the "better" for SINAD). PC - Amplifier comparison: March Audio P452 (Purifi 1ET400A) vs Buckeye Hypex NC502MP vs AIYIMA A07 (TPA3255) vs Onkyo TX-NR737 (125W Class AB) I remember when I did a quick comparison of headphone "The Buckeye NC502MP is a perfect amplifier for home theater duty. I am not someone who believes SINAD is the best way to measure amplifiers. 60% when comparing Class D to a typical Class AB amplifier), lower operating temperatures (longer operating lifespan), lighter weight (16lbs vs. Reactions Roon Rock on Intel NUC -> RME ADI-2 DAC FS -> Nord Three Purifi 1et400a ST -> Focal Aria 936 Hqplayer on laptop -> Concero HD -> Truthear x Crinacle That said, or should I go for this Hypex NC502MP Module Stereo Amplifier | Apollon Audio Setup Wiim Ultra > one of those amps > Sonus Faber Lumina III floor standers. The NC502MP data sheet lists the gain as 25. But if you’re also an audiophile, you still have your system hopes and aspirations. 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