Buckeye 3 Channel Purifi Amp Review

[Buckeye Amps]

Some just want to choose to put the best amplification on each bed layer. Simple as that. In particular those running setups for multi channel music but also for high end theater installs. Could certainly be seen as unneccary by some for sure but some stil want it as shown by the existence of M27/m28 and other brands/modesl that have 7/8 channels.

I know. I more mean that since I can't find myself honestly promoting such a channel count in regard to Purifi builds, I can't justify offering it.

 

[Descartes]

I guess a phobia of multiple cases is an issue for some? Otherwise for the price of an M28 you could get 10ch of Purifi from me

True, but I can’t imagine my significant other agreeing to have 10 more black boxes in the living room!
In addition, one should be able to get a discount on the M28!

 

[Descartes]

Not from me, to be upfront and honest.

In an effort to always be honest and save my customers money I can say that there is almost zero audible gain using something like the Purifi or the new NCx Hypex outside of the front three channels.

MAYBE if someone listens critically to 5ch music using a Purifi for the two surround speakers MIGHT produce a very very subtle improvement. But in 99 out of 100 use cases, I urge customers to save the money and not pay more for Purifi outside of their LCR speakers.

Thank you for the honesty, if only other manufacturers were that transparent!

 

[Hapo]

...indeed...he is looking good here...

...he is on my short list...

 

[Too Many Notes]

Some just want to choose to put the best amplification on each bed layer. Simple as that. In particular those running setups for multi channel music but also for high end theater installs. Could certainly be seen as unneccary by some for sure but some stil want it as shown by the existence of M27/m28 and other brands/modesl that have 7/8 channels.

As someone suffering from mild-to-moderate OCD tendencies, I get the urge. But, assuming you cannot print money and have finite time on this planet, spend your resources upgrading components that make a difference. Get a better DAC/AVR, better speakers, acoustic panels, play with placement, clean out your ear wax, adopt a shelter dog. Any of these things will be more meaningful than burning cash.

The existence of demand does not always justify existence. How lucky we are to deal with a manufacturer who refuses to take our money.

 

[Dj7675]

As someone suffering from mild-to-moderate OCD tendencies, I get the urge. But, assuming you cannot print money and have finite time on this planet, spend your resources upgrading components that make a difference. Get a better DAC/AVR, better speakers, acoustic panels, play with placement, clean out your ear wax, adopt a shelter dog. Any of these things will be more meaningful than burning cash.

The existence of demand does not always justify existence. How lucky we are to deal with a manufacturer who refuses to take our money.

Please stop. How I, or anyone else chooses to spend money is just not your concern. It is up to each user to decide what to use for amplification, speakers etc.... Please don't tell me that because a purifi channel costs a couple hundred more per channel that is some sort of problem, because it is not. These modules (hypex and purifi) are all excellent values and are a drop in the bucket compared to ridiculously prices amps out there. If you feel that is burning cash to you that is fine but if someone wants to put a purifi on a surround channel there is nothing wrong with that.

 

[Buckeye Amps]

The 1ET7040SA Monoblock v2 is on pre-order sale! Checkout the website for latest prices!

 

[mbman81]

Any update on the retest here from Amir? Sounds like it’s all squared away but always nice to get that thumbs up from Amir too

 

[Fuzzy]

Just received the speaker post connection update or modification from Dylan at Buckeye for the 2 channel Purifi amp that I bought last year. The installation only took a few minutes and was very easy. The sound is unchanged to my ears. Great before and still great. I also received a new 4 channel Hypex amplifier nc252mp from Dylan for surround channels. It works and sounds great too. Happy camper here.

 

[Hapo]

...this issue is what sold me on the brand...that and USA...

...the moment I saw the NCx500 products were available for pre order I ordered one...

...I had planned on having it shipped to Amir, but it turns out Buckeye is sending him one before production commences...

...it looks like Amir is in on it...!!!...

 

[Hapo]

Have you considered that I might understand that and still have the same opinion? Here's why...

If you're going to spend ~1500 on an amp why scrimp on the appearance for the sake of saving maybe £100? Are people shopping in this range really so price sensitive that a 5-10% price hike to cover the cost of a nice case going to shop for an ugly cheaper model instead? I don't see it.

...I do...I just look in the mirror...

...Nord apparently leaves that choice to the customer, offering a deluxe case option, so yes some people care...

...it's not like Buckeye doesn't...they offer options as well...

*speakON upgrade available for $50
*Rackmount case upgrade available for $150
*Custom Powder Coat finish available for $100 (see website for options)
*Custom Anodizing available for $200 (see website for options)

 

[Too Many Notes]

New review is up for version two of the Purifi 3-channel! Almost missed it. Link is included in the 1st post. Congrats Dylan.

 

[howard416]

I gotta pinch myself that I'm really reading this. Consdering the good service, what's a little rising THD between friends? Heck you can just reprogram the government micronanobots in the COVID and flue and shingles vaccines to allow you to ignore it...

You know, it’s obviously a joke, but the thing about jokes is that they can become memes, and there are irrational people out there who really start falling for constant messaging, even that which normal people would find ridiculous.

 

[Mowz]

You know, it’s obviously a joke, but the thing about jokes is that they can become memes, and there are irrational people out there who really start falling for constant messaging, even that which normal people would find ridiculous.

Luckily we are now monitoring those people constantly for their own good:

 

[Head_Unit]

Luckily we are now monitoring those people constantly for their own good:

Is there a companion video "Is The Government Doing Enough To Reduce Rising THD"???

 

[howard416]

@Buckeye Amps , maybe a stupid question - any iron/ steel Faston terminals in the signal path, especially on input XLR?

Is this from steel being the primary conductance path for the audio signal? Or is there a contribution if there is steel anywhere near/contacting the signal path? Or merely from surface oxidation from e.g. once the chrome/nickel/copper/whatever plating wears away?

For example, there are many types of connectors that have absolutely no ferrous material in the near vicinity (brass banana plugs, PCB pin headers, etc.). Then there are some connector types that do have ferrous material in them, such as (I assume) Speakon connectors where the wire terminals have steel screws, and terminal blocks such as these where the steel screw is a parallel path of conductance with the brass?

 

[howard416]

Anyone have an idea on this?