Apollon Audio Class-D Amp Build Quality

[Apollon Audio]

I can’t see them on your website

We will add them today.

 

[ILoveBeryllium]

Nice looking amp. What are the differences between the more affordable amp like this one and your premim offerings?

 

[ILoveBeryllium]

What is the model # of the new amp?

 

[Papillon]

Still don’t see anything on the website

 

[Apollon Audio]

Still don’t see anything on the website

Please check again. The new products should be visible now.

 

[Matias]

Please check again. The new products should be visible now.

Only NCx500, not the Purifi versions.

Edit: and several cover colors too, nice!!

Hypex NCx500 ST NCOREx Stereo Amplifier

The Apollon Audio NCx500 Stereo Amplifier utilises the newest Hypex NCx500 amplifier module as its core. This exceptional technology provides abundant power and remarkable precision, making it an ideal choice for discerning audiophiles and professional studioapplications.

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[Apollon Audio]

Only NCx500, not the Purifi versions.

Edit: and several cover colors too, nice!!

Hypex NCx500 ST NCOREx Stereo Amplifier

The Apollon Audio NCx500 Stereo Amplifier utilises the newest Hypex NCx500 amplifier module as its core. This exceptional technology provides abundant power and remarkable precision, making it an ideal choice for discerning audiophiles and professional studioapplications.

apollonaudio.com

We are adding the products to our website and in mono block versions as well. I’m sorry but it is a bit slow process. I hope we will be able to add all the products by the end of the day.

 

[ILoveBeryllium]

Very nice looking.

 

[Apollon Audio]

Very nice looking.

Thank you

 

[Matias]

Interesting power rating: 675 W at 4 ohms per channel, using a single 1200 W power supply. Since you have AP to measure, I assume the power supply has more headroom than specified? It's almost using the full 700 W of each module, very nice.

 

[Apollon Audio]

Interesting power rating: 675 W at 4 ohms per channel, using a single 1200 W power supply. Since you have AP to measure, I assume the power supply has more headroom than specified? It's almost using the full 700 W of each module, very nice.

This power supply actually has a bit more headroom than specified yes. I will add the measurements tomorrow. It is an amazing amount of power for such small size and weight.

 

[Matias]

Yes, now we see the entire new line and prices.

New Apollon Audio Amplifiers Lineup

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I am surprised the Purifi 7040 has less power than the NCx500 while still costing more... To me the NCx500 is the sweet spot in that line up. And that chassis is just beautiful while not expensive and light weight. Awesome.

That red color is very flashy, not my style but I think some people would love it.

 

[mike70]

With short cables / no hum, there's an advantage with XLR inputs in these amps? I mean ... some measurements that shows better performance or subjective experience.

 

[subframe]

With short cables / no hum, there's an advantage with XLR inputs in these amps? I mean ... some measurements that shows better performance or subjective experience.

You get an automatic +6dB of ‘free’ gain with balanced, so SNR is lower. Whether or not that’s audible or desirable depends on a lot of other factors.

 

[mike70]

You get an automatic +6dB of ‘free’ gain with balanced, so SNR is lower. Whether or not that’s audible or desirable depends on a lot of other factors.

So the gain switches must be different between RCA / XLR inputs ... right? Or at least the input buffer have something to level the gain.

 

[subframe]

So the gain switches must be different between RCA / XLR inputs ... right? Or at least the input buffer have something to level the gain.

No, the amplifier amplifies the signal present at its input by whatever amount you set. It doesn’t ‘know’ what it’s being fed, or adjust its behaviour per input.

The extra 6dB gain is entirely from the source side.

 

[Julf]

You get an automatic +6dB of ‘free’ gain with balanced.

Not necessarily. Depends entirely on your source. Some have +6 dB higher output on balanced outs, some not. If SNR is dominated by noise from the source, you don't get any SNR improvement either.

 

[Paffi]

If I wouldn´t have ordered the Purifi in PremiumCase already (and expect it to be ordered at the end of the month - hopefully ), I probably would have orderered one of these. 488 € (incl. VAT) is a HUGE discount, compared to the premium version. And it looks also great!

 

[mike70]

If I wouldn´t have ordered the Purifi in PremiumCase already (and expect it to be ordered at the end of the month - hopefully ), I probably would have orderered one of these. 488 € (incl. VAT) is a HUGE discount, compared to the premium version. And it looks also great!

what apollon amp is 488 euros with VAT?

 

[Paffi]

what apollon amp is 488 euros with VAT?

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