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3e Audio TPA3251 TPA3255 Finished Amplifier with PFFB is coming!

My order’s been chilling at "to be sent" for two days now.

Doesn't exactly scream "quick delivery".
Meanwhile, I’m over here jealous of you guys with your dispatched packages.
 
My order’s been chilling at "to be sent" for two days now.

Doesn't exactly scream "quick delivery".
Meanwhile, I’m over here jealous of you guys with your dispatched packages.
Sounds awful. Hope you find a way to safely manage.
 
Hello Guys
I am new to this voodoo electronic soup of audiophilia, still running my Yamaha AVR for hifi listening after 15 years daily, the amp just won't die. But I have recently purchased the Wiim Ultra and am looking at the A5 or A7. From the commentary, A5 seems to cover nearly all scenarios. Sometimes I like to turn up the music up loud in my large lounge room, any thoughts if the A5 will drive my speakers (specs below) with ease? cheers.

ModelMordaunt Short Aviano 6 floor standing speaker
SpecificationsSensitivity :88dB
Frequency response :38Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance :4-8 ohms
Drive units (1) 1" aluminium dome tweeter
(2) 6.5" CPC aluminium mid/bass
Crossover Damped 2nd order with DVP
Recommended amplifier power :15-150 Watts
Magnetically shielded within 50mm of cabinet
Dimensions: HxWxD 950 x 205 x 298mm
Weight 17.3kg (38.1lbs)
 
Hello Guys
I am new to this voodoo electronic soup of audiophilia, still running my Yamaha AVR for hifi listening after 15 years daily, the amp just won't die. But I have recently purchased the Wiim Ultra and am looking at the A5 or A7. From the commentary, A5 seems to cover nearly all scenarios. Sometimes I like to turn up the music up loud in my large lounge room, any thoughts if the A5 will drive my speakers (specs below) with ease? cheers.

ModelMordaunt Short Aviano 6 floor standing speaker
SpecificationsSensitivity :88dB
Frequency response :38Hz - 22kHz
Nominal impedance :4-8 ohms
Drive units (1) 1" aluminium dome tweeter
(2) 6.5" CPC aluminium mid/bass
Crossover Damped 2nd order with DVP
Recommended amplifier power :15-150 Watts
Magnetically shielded within 50mm of cabinet
Dimensions: HxWxD 950 x 205 x 298mm
Weight 17.3kg (38.1lbs)
It should most likely be enough, but maybe with some of your room specs we can be positively certain. How large is your lounge room? Is it fully sealed or does it open up into other parts of the house/outside?
*Also, do you have any degree of hearing deterioration and how loud is loud enough for you?
 
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now i wonder is it a good replacement for my aging NAD 326BEE.
Come on, the NAD is a solid Class AB amplifier with a SINAD of around 90 dB- respectable performance. Personally, I wouldn't replace it with a budget Class D amp with an external power supply unless you're looking for more power. In that case, something like the A7 (depending on your needs) might be worth considering.
 
now i wonder is it a good replacement for my aging NAD 326BEE.
Wait until it's available more generally - maybe even on Amazon where you can try, or Audiophonics in the EU...
The NAD was very well received I think, so @Piotr is right, but equally one of these might just rock your boat ... no harm in trying.

A5 vs A7 depends entirely on the sensitivity and indeed the resolution of your speakers (because the slightly better measurements of the A5 are debatable regarding audibility, but the benefit of the extra power is also). I'm getting the A5's to find out for myself (and to complement my V3 monos).
 
Lucky you. My A7monos are after export customs, so propably tomorrow will take they own business class seats
 
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Another review based on a 10A power supply. Frustrating.

@3eaudio, why not offer a 10A power supply option and/or a no-power-supply option for the A7 and A7se?? I understand the problem of big increase in shipping cost for a 10A supply + amp, but that is easily avoided by shipping them independently. An A7 without power supply -- or a power supply without amp -- should ship for significantly less than the current combo shipping.
 
Another review based on a 10A power supply. Frustrating.

@3eaudio, why not offer a 10A power supply option and/or a no-power-supply option for the A7 and A7se?? I understand the problem of big increase in shipping cost for a 10A supply + amp, but that is easily avoided by shipping them independently. An A7 without power supply -- or a power supply without amp -- should ship for significantly less than the current combo shipping.
@3eaudio
This seems like a simple but really nice idea.
It gives the buyer the flexibility to choose either 48V/5A or 48V/10A, and by buying the amp and power supply separately, it also avoids the (EU) customs delays, hassles and costs for goods over €150.
 
I hadn't thought of that upside (since it doesn't impact my in U.S.A.) but that's a potentially big benefit for EU buyers. Although I would expect some of the amp models to exceed 150 euros even without the power supply. The 48V/5A supplies are pretty cheap (just based on anecdotal examples of Fosi products with/without supplies).

Still, for a variety of reasons/benefits, I think 3e should seriously consider this.
 
The 48V/5A supplies are pretty cheap (just based on anecdotal examples of Fosi products with/without supplies).

True. Even considering the retail price (which surely doesn't equal what it contributes to a bundle) the price should be clearly below 40 EUR. Here's one typical example straight from AliExpress suggested accessories:

PSU GAN DC48V 5A.jpg


Consequentially, the only product ending up below 150 EUR (w/o PSU) would probably be the A7 Mono.

I still fully understand how some of you - in particular A7se and A7 buyers - might be interested in a bare amp offer.
 
Another review based on a 10A power supply. Frustrating.

@3eaudio, why not offer a 10A power supply option and/or a no-power-supply option for the A7 and A7se?? I understand the problem of big increase in shipping cost for a 10A supply + amp, but that is easily avoided by shipping them independently. An A7 without power supply -- or a power supply without amp -- should ship for significantly less than the current combo shipping.
Just a + 1

or _ 2, + 3, + 4

There are many of us with power supplies to spare, and no desire to add more.

I'd buy a couple of monos ... but please spare me more power supplies I don't need!
 
Just want to comment the french custom issue... in reality, in some case, i have paid for example with visa card, a product 350 euros, to a chinese provider, but the invoice was 150 euros and the custom declaration also... so... no problem... i receive it
 
Just want to comment the french custom issue... in reality, in some case, i have paid for example with visa card, a product 350 euros, to a chinese provider, but the invoice was 150 euros and the custom declaration also... so... no problem... i receive it
Have you already received your A5/A7 shipment from Aliexpress?
 
Have you already received your A5/A7 shipment from Aliexpress?
@wkamil , oh sorry , no it was not with 3e audio product... I hope 3e audio can sold his product directly from his website... like other provider (Fosi, Hiby, smsl...)
 
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