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Hypex NCx500 Class D Amplifier Review

Rate this amplifier:

  • 1. Poor (headless panther)

    Votes: 4 0.7%
  • 2. Not terrible (postman panther)

    Votes: 8 1.5%
  • 3. Fine (happy panther)

    Votes: 62 11.4%
  • 4. Great (golfing panther)

    Votes: 470 86.4%

  • Total voters
    544
It's not about high frequency applications and coax cable used for that. Normal line and mic cable IS coaxial in construction.

I'm honestly getting annoyed at your conduct. You make a claim (-5dB at 20kHz with 15m) and repeat it, don't show math when asked, and wholesale reject presented math that proves the opposite of your claim.

Substantiate your claim and/or show how mine are wrong. Until then I'm out.
You started this discussion, it's up to you to prove it. While you're at it, prove that mic cable is coaxial in construction.
 
Hello

I have a old Marantz 7702MKII now and 4x Xtz edge-300. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Denon AVR-X3900H because of Dirac etc. and a Hypex NCOREx NCx500 Apollon 3-Channel. They will drive Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 LCR. But I'm really unsure if I should buy the Purifi 1ET9040BA instead? It costs twice as much, but as with this hobby you're afraid you're missing out on something hehe..
 
Hello

I have a old Marantz 7702MKII now and 4x Xtz edge-300. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Denon AVR-X3900H because of Dirac etc. and a Hypex NCOREx NCx500 Apollon 3-Channel. They will drive Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 LCR. But I'm really unsure if I should buy the Purifi 1ET9040BA instead? It costs twice as much, but as with this hobby you're afraid you're missing out on something hehe..
You can order a Purifi 1ET6525SA based 3 channel amp from Apollon too.
 
Alright, that's what I wanted to hear. I'll buy some extra acoustics instead of going for the most expensive one.

@Matias Thanks, but then I'll go for the NCx500 since it has more power.
even if you had SOTA equipment, you would benefit more from Real Acoustic room treatments.
Download REW (free) by a UMIK $99. Run measurements, report back
 
Alright, that's what I wanted to hear. I'll buy some extra acoustics instead of going for the most expensive one.

@Matias Thanks, but then I'll go for the NCx500 since it has more power.
So would I, agreed! But most people I asked here in ASR prefered the lower power consumption of the Purifi.
Below the 3 channel Apollon amp based on NCx500.
 
Download REW (free) by a UMIK $99. Run measurements, report back
UMIK 1 is no good recommendation. It has its built in ADC with its own clock. So this recording clock drifts compared to the playback clock. The effect is you get a corrupted Group Delay and will never able to to do proper group delay correction.
My recommendation: get an Audiointerface like the Focusrite Scarlet solo, a calibrated Behringer Mic. and use Acourate instead. This will provide a perfect result. Sure costs some $ but did not waste your time with useless tinkering.

Best DrCWO
 
I'm confused as to what I would be missing if I ordered the Purifi vs Hypex versions of the 3 channel variant. I get more power on the Hypex but what are the drawbacks? Why does Purifi cost more?
 
Distortion and noise very similar, Purifi draws less idle power (runs coolers, saves money), Hypex tons of clean power.
 
Moved Audiophonics amp discussion here...

 
even if you had SOTA equipment, you would benefit more from Real Acoustic room treatments.
Download REW (free) by a UMIK $99. Run measurements, report back
Soo I tried REW on front, i have a dip at ca 70 in my room? I have two subs I can connect and see then. Finally got my hypexs
 

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Soo I tried REW on front, i have a dip at ca 70 in my room? I have two subs I can connect and see then. Finally got my hypexs

Suggest you take this to the room acoustics subforum please.
 
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