Their new Pure Multichannel amplifier is just beautiful! From 7 up to 12 channels of Purifi 1ET400A amps, LT3045/LT3094 regulators, OPA1612 or Sonic Imagery 994 opamps.
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Apollon Audio Class-D Amp Build Quality
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Too bad about the opamp and regulator silliness.
What do you mean?
Welcome to ASR. He means that the fancy Sparkos regulator and discrete opamps from Weiss, Sparkos or Sonic Imagery are unnecessary because their difference is unmeasurable from standard good quality integrated chip regulators and opamps.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-opamp-review-sonic-imagery-vs-sparkos.10325/
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Now the Mini has gain switch and both XLRs and RCAs.
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The opamp is opa1612 and the regulators are LDO LT3045/LT3094. So no esoteric discrete circuits.
Which is good for the price
Very nice, but a bit too late...
I wonder if I would have kept mine with these features (Especially the gain switch. I guess mine was set at 29dB).
You had a Mini? The Mini is based on 1ET400A with their own custom buffer board, so that they could change the design and add the variable gain switch.Very nice, but a bit too late...
I wonder if I would have kept mine with these features (Especially the gain switch. I guess mine was set at 29dB).
I remember you had the Apollon based on ICEpower 1200AS. This has a built in buffer in the amp board and there was nothing Apollon could do to bypass it.
I guess he was referring to other models. But even the Mini, it has the option of using Sonic Imagery discrete opamps when you configure it for buying online.
I guess you know that I'm aware of all this.
I did. Only for a little while.
Very good assembly and stunning look. The amp seems to be sculpted in stone. Nothing related to their regular case, which like I said left a bit to be desired.
Soundwise, on the other hand: I don't think it has worthed the "upgrade" (I paid close to 2000€, shipping, tax and White Pearl finish included). In fact, I even thought to subjectively prefer the 1200AS2 to it. Main reason: it seemed to "lack" power and didn't sound that much more transparent, or any better, than other good amps I own. Still a pretty good offering for non power-addicts as I am.
Good news, tho: Tibor told that most of the Apollon line will get the same chassis in the future.
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I guessed you should know this but since I don't remember you having a white Mini I was not sure, so better to explain all the same.I guess you know that I'm aware of all this.
I did. Only for a little while.View attachment 122646
Very good assembly. The amp seems to be sculpted in stone. Nothing related to their regular case, which like I said left a bit to be desired.
Soundwise, on the other hand: I don't think it has worthed the "upgrade" (I paid close to 2000€, shipping, tax and White Pearl finish included). In fact, I even thought to subjectively prefer the 1200AS2 to it. Main reason: it seemed to "lack" power and doesn't sounds that much more transparent or any better than other good amps I own. Still a pretty good offering for non power-addicts as I am.
Good news, tho: Tibor told that most of the Apollon line will get the same chassis in the future.
Interesting report, thanks. I am still waiting for the high power Eigentakts to be released, and I am sure they will use their new custom chassis. I suppose the Modushop will be left to the entry level ones.
Here are photos of my new NCMP6200:
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Apollon NCMP6200 multichannel NCore MP amplifier
Just received this beauty today! I am very happy! :) Based on Hypex NCore MP modules and Modushop case just like I wanted. 2 x NC502MP + 1 x NC252MP = 4 x 500W + 2 x 250W in 4 ohms. @Apollon Audio congrats on another beautiful amplifier. http://www.apollonaudio.com/
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Better ask Tibor himself.Jumping on the thread with a question...I am looking at the Apollon purifi amps and I am wondering why would one buy the normal (not the mini) one? I am just wondering if sonically they would sound the same and save 1k
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Highlighted some differences which explain the cost difference.
Sure, double the power supply and separate buffers probably increases channel separation a little, maybe better power supply noise since they run with more overhead.
But how noticeable is this? Idk
But how noticeable is this? Idk
I just found out their new stereo Purifi 1ET7040SA based amplifiers, using a new chassis. Looks awesome in that grey! And the inside super clean as usual, with maximum stereo separation too.
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Purifi 1ET7040SA DM Lux Dual Mono Amplifier | Apollon Audio
Dive into the audio realm with Purifi 1ET7040SA Dual Mono Stereo Amplifier. Purifi 1ET7040SA technology meets refined design for an unparalleled sonic journey.
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Very cool new Silver finish for the Purifi Mini:
Also, with new (proprietary?) binding posts:
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Also, with new (proprietary?) binding posts:
Purifi 1ET400A ST Lux Stereo Amplifier | Apollon Audio Hypex Purifi Premium Amplifiers
Purifi 1ET400A ST Lux Stereo Amplifier Apollon Audio
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The design is 15 years old, and was made by the same guy who designed this in 2002 (maybe @Frank Dernie would know him):
There were 4 variants of that headphone amp design, none of them went to production. The amp was finally produced in a small series of some 30 pcs, but with a cheaper, though still nice case.
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