Absolutely. I have it and be really happy with it. But is an other price categoryI have this amp and it´s great. But I just ordered the Audiophonics Purifi amp, because it´s even better yes?
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AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC Amp Review
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They standardize on 2 boxes, basically.
This one and a full width one.
This one is also used with a stereo Purifi inside.
More crowded then...
Yeah, I am surprised by lower power than expected and than what I measure from NC252MP.
That was my initial plan, but went with PA5 insteadNice!
Pairing this amplifier with a Topping E50 as dac/pre amp would bring real highend performance.
Those Hypex modules seems also to be available as plateamps with the option of dsp crossovers, making it possible to create a two way active speaker with top performance.
HYPEX FUSIONAMP FA252 Plate NCore Amplifier 2x250W DSP ADAU1450 DAC AK4454 192kHz - Audiophonics
L'amplificateur Hypex FusionAMP FA252 pourra vous permettre de concevoir un subwoofer ou une enceinte active deux voies. Celui-ci est basé sur deux modules NCore capable de développer pas moins de 2x250W RMS.www.audiophonics.fr
I have had one of these since January 2021 hooked up to my Denon AVR-X3600 to drive the front L+R speakers (Elac DBR62), in bypass mode, allowing the Denon to focus on the centre, subwoofer, and rear surrounds. Absolutely great compact unit, no faults, and sounds really nice. As Amir mentioned it does get warm, but not concerning, and I initially had it in an enclosed space (home TV stand) before realising that probably wasn't the best for the life expectancy of the unit.
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I have the smaller NC252MP (2x125w/4R) version, and plan to buy an other one to multiamp (with active dsp crossover) for a system i have. It's great, basicly transparent and very reliable for whatever speaker i connect to it. It just lack colour for the systems i where i want that (but i got other amps for that). It's a no brainer if you want a clean amp. Purifi and more modern Ncore variations may measure better, but this is already beyond our hearing limits...
The case is very basic and rough, but i don't care. And the power led is way to bright (but easy to mod). But the build is high quality with good quality connectors and build like it should. The measurements are what i expected, so no surprises. But thanks for finally measuring those.
The case is very basic and rough, but i don't care. And the power led is way to bright (but easy to mod). But the build is high quality with good quality connectors and build like it should. The measurements are what i expected, so no surprises. But thanks for finally measuring those.
Very good performance. I am left to wonder where exactly the low impedance protection triggers the shutdown. It is shown to be between 4 and 2 ohm. However, many speakers do have impedance slightly below 4 ohm and it would be useful to know the threshold when protection kicks in.
Thank you Amir for an impeccable review!
Thank you Amir for an impeccable review!
How do you mod the powerlight? I just stuck black tape over mine.
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Really good value amp I want one. Thanks for the review
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I am using Audiophonics in 252x2 in their 4CH guise, full chassic to drive my height speakers [8ch overall].
Good that I had one channel to spare, as 1 of the modules is broken after 1 year [made strange noises in the speaker].
Other than that - Price/Value ratio is fantastic for not so demanding applications, where not too much power is needed.
Good that I had one channel to spare, as 1 of the modules is broken after 1 year [made strange noises in the speaker].
Other than that - Price/Value ratio is fantastic for not so demanding applications, where not too much power is needed.
I'd be very curious to see their NCX500 implementation measured, by the way
www.audiophonics.fr
It's with a single SMPS1200 for a stereo amp, so I don't expect the same power than the mono model Amir tested. But still...
AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S600NCX Amplificateur de Puissance Class D Stéréo NCore NCx500 2x600W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics
Assemblé en France dans nos ateliers, l'amplificateur de puissance double mono Audiophonics HPA-S600NCX, version mise à jour et améliorée du HPA-S600NC, se voit maintenant équipé de modules d'amplification Hypex NCore NCx500...
www.audiophonics.fr
It's with a single SMPS1200 for a stereo amp, so I don't expect the same power than the mono model Amir tested. But still...
I built a couple of these with balanced inputs and see none of the harmonic spray measured in this review unit.
My power measurements are very comparable to Amir's.
p.s. should note that the harmonic spray mentioned is mainly below -110 dB
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No surprise here.
I live in the States and bought their Purifi amp a year ago (S400 ET). Despite some hesitation about ordering from across the Pond, the transaction was a breeze, shipping was reasonable ~ $55, and the product works perfectly. Though Audiophonics was back ordered at the time, they shipped promptly once inventory was available.
No issues with US Customs.
I’m a satisfied Audiophonics customer and wouldn’t think twice about buying this amp.
I live in the States and bought their Purifi amp a year ago (S400 ET). Despite some hesitation about ordering from across the Pond, the transaction was a breeze, shipping was reasonable ~ $55, and the product works perfectly. Though Audiophonics was back ordered at the time, they shipped promptly once inventory was available.
No issues with US Customs.
I’m a satisfied Audiophonics customer and wouldn’t think twice about buying this amp.
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Great to see this review as my Aiyima A07 just died, I was thinking about upgrading to this... or the Topping PA7 Plus. Any suggestions as to which?
I am currently leaning towards the PA7 Plus, as it has an input switch and volume knob, which would save a box my the chain.
I am currently leaning towards the PA7 Plus, as it has an input switch and volume knob, which would save a box my the chain.
That’s the reason balanced was createds I built a couple of these with balanced inputs and see none of the harmonic spray measured in this review unit.
My power measurements are very comparable to Amir's.
You'd be surprised.I'd be very curious to see their NCX500 implementation measured, by the way
AUDIOPHONICS HPA-S600NCX Amplificateur de Puissance Class D Stéréo NCore NCx500 2x600W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics
Assemblé en France dans nos ateliers, l'amplificateur de puissance double mono Audiophonics HPA-S600NCX, version mise à jour et améliorée du HPA-S600NC, se voit maintenant équipé de modules d'amplification Hypex NCore NCx500...
It's with a single SMPS1200 for a stereo amp, so I don't expect the same power than the mono model Amir tested. But still...
Apollon Audio Class-D Amp Build Quality
read again :) Ok, is the difference ... got it. Sorry.
www.audiosciencereview.com
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You'd be surprised.
Apollon Audio Class-D Amp Build Quality
read again :) Ok, is the difference ... got it. Sorry.
I just spotted the link to the SINAD list at the bottom of your post. Nice one. That is very handy, much easier to use than the image of the graph. The power and guide prices are useful too.
Thank you!
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