That would also depend on which buffer is fitted. We are seeing the biggest jump in musicality with our buffer more so than previous modules.
Would also depend on the type of buffer fitted. First bit if feedback we have received "
Do you have any rational/technical explanation for why that would be? How do you define and measure "musicality"? How much did the musicality jump (in %, or in whatever unit you use to measure musicality)?
No buffer in my setup! ADI-2 Pro FS +24dBu setting directly into NCx500 with no buffer. So NCx500 has 11.5dB Gain only.
Yes, getting unsolicited feedback like the above from paying customers using them as intended, to listen to music. I called him giggling he went on to say he can not get his 19 year daughter out of the room and stop dancing. Now that's what I call a good measurement. (one obviously has to take into account where he came from and what he's comparing it too)
Just the one on the NCx500
You have interesting definitions of "rational" and "technical". How about "objective"?
Cheers
Fine. But this is Audio Science Review, not Entertainment Week.
It is disabled. I wrote 11.5dB this is unbuffered gain.
Can you demonstrate measurements showing the jump in "musicality"?
Correct Jim 100% correct. An honest direct answer and the most important aspect is making money, without it nothing else follows.
Is no one going to comment on the "burn in" claim?Received mine from Rouge Audio yesterday.
I requested a custom build with:
- WBT Binding posts
- Neutik XLR connectors
- Only one Power supply (My horn speakers are 16Ohm so I need the voltage but with less power)
- An additional trigger input that works with 5V
- White frontplane with custom engraving
- No power switch at the front
The amp arrived very well packaged and worked flawlessly right out of the box. I'm going to be running it for a few days now to burn it in before critical listening.
The housing is made of sheet steel. Technically great but missing some glamor and the feeling of high-end quality.
The trigger input is galvanically isolated from the amp to avoid ground loopsI was wondering about the funny non-standard connector they used for the trigger. It's a connector you'd typically see on power adapters rather than the standard 3.5mm plug. The trigger board completely removes power instead of using the SMPS1200's standby functionality. Maybe they offer that too, but I didn't ask. In the beginning the trigger was only designed for 12V but I need it to work with 5V as well. Francesco was kind enough to switch it to 5V. I really appreciate that he didn't ask for an extra fee for this change!
Like to share some photos here.
Post in thread 'Hypex NCx500 Class D Amplifier Review'
Or you could go with the original Isobariks. I converted mine to actives using NC400's and DSP.
