AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S500ET

[Carlton80@0]

AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S500ET Power Amplifier Purifi 1ET7040SA

The Audiophonics HPA-S500ET power amplifier unveils a Class D architecture based on a pair of Purifi 1ET7040SA modules and a custom-designed power supply to enable the amplifier to deliver its full potential.

www.audiophonics.fr

I recently purchased a couple of these. Any other owners of this amplifier with opinions? Especially how the PSU compares to the Hypex PSU.

 

[ninja1]

I am also thinking of buying this amp.
Does anybody have it? Any other owners of this amplifier with opinions ?
Carlton80@0 could you give us any info...

THX

 

[Carlton80@0]

I cannot recommend this amplifier for 120V usage. I had to replace the custom SMPS that ships with this amplifier on multiple occasions. On all instances Audiophonics was quick to respond and ship new PSU. This happened with both amplifiers. After the fourth failure between the two units, Audiophonics sent me shipping labels to return the amplifiers for full refund. All failures occurred while the amps were idle. In comparison I have run Purif 7040 with Hypex 1200A180 continuously without issues.

 

[ninja1]

I cannot recommend this amplifier for 120V usage. I had to replace the custom SMPS that ships with this amplifier on multiple occasions. On all instances Audiophonics was quick to respond and ship new PSU. This happened with both amplifiers. After the fourth failure between the two units, Audiophonics sent me shipping labels to return the amplifiers for full refund. All failures occurred while the amps were idle. In comparison I have run Purif 7040 with Hypex 1200A180 continuously without issues.

Thank you for responding. I am in Europe , so 230V...? Do you still have Purifi 7040 with Hypex 1200A180 ?
Other then SMPS issues, how do you find amp overall ?


Other solution for me is Apollon audio with:
Hypex SMPS1200A400 (1 pcs.) for stereo or x2 for dual mono
Purifi 1ET7040SA amplifier (2 pcs.)
Apollon Audio Input Buffer Board (1 pcs.)
Apollon Control Board for standby control
Neutrik silver plated XLR line input socket (2 pcs.)
Gold plated RCA input with selector switch
Apollon OFC binding posts (4 pcs.)
Neotech UP-OCC 12AWG Solid Copper
12V Trigger for wakeup from standby
High quality Furutech FI-06 mains input socket
Aluminium enclosure with anti-vibration rubber feet


BR

 

[Carlton80@0]

The 7040 was more than adequate. No issues with the mono blocks from VTV. The S500 replaced the VTV due to the need to accommodate four channels of amplification in a limited space and save a few coins.