Since it’s just the limited power supply, it really should only be a wattage difference, as I doubt the bigger power supply is “cleaner” overall.Someone in the US, please send Amir a properly implemented Hypex nc400-kit for re-test!
Since it’s just the limited power supply, it really should only be a wattage difference, as I doubt the bigger power supply is “cleaner” overall.
Speaking of which:
NAD just announced the M33 at CES!
Streamer, DAC, integrated amp with Purifi, headamp, DIRAC, touchscreen, bluetooth... Kind of a do-it-all stellar piece of gear...
https://nadelectronics.com/nad-mast...purifis-ultra-quiet-amplification-technology/
Now, NAD has to send this beast to @amirm.
NAD is a Roon partner, so of course, it will.But no Roon Ready?
No one said that is a 1ET400A inside.The Purifi amp is rated at 425 watts at 4 ohms.
We're still unable to see any tiers-measurements where the 1ET400A reaches that power. Max power measured by @amirm is still stuck at 267W/4ohms before clipping. And this was with two SMPS1200.This is one of the major advantages of this amp.
Not necessarily. And the DAC chip doesn't matter until we see how it performs on the bench. Considering the price, don't expect an ES9023.ESS Sabre DAC - which one? They don’t disclose it, not a good sign.
NAD 33 specs
The Purifi amp is rated at 425 watts at 4 ohms. Did they lower it? If so, why? This is one of the major advantages of this amp.
- Continuous Power: 200W into 8/4 Ohms
I just purchased the Topping D90 with the AK 4499 chip. I could connect it to the NAD. It has subwoofer outputs and analog inputs which I need and Dirac.
- ESS Sabre DAC - which one? They don’t disclose it, not a good sign.
I will look into it and obtain more info.
NAD 33 specs
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- ESS Sabre DAC - which one? They don’t disclose it, not a good sign.
No one said that is a 1ET400A inside.
We're still unable to see any tiers-measurements where the 1ET400A reaches that power. Max power measured by @amirm is still stuck at 267W/4ohms before clipping. And this was with two SMPS1200.
Not necessarily. And the DAC chip doesn't matter until we see how it performs on the bench. Considering the price, don't expect an ES9023.
NAD 33 specs
The Purifi amp is rated at 425 watts at 4 ohms. Did they lower it? If so, why? This is one of the major advantages of this amp.
- Continuous Power: 200W into 8/4 Ohms
Tough crowd.
Number crushers!
Come on People!!
An interesting all-in-one solution in an elegant, understated package (Phono, Line, Headphone amplifier, DAC with USB, SPDIF, Optical, Bluetooth , Ethernet and even HDMI, Power Amplifier, DIRAC Room Correction, perhaps Roon-ready, streamer. Bluetooth, Pre Out, RS-232 control, WiFi, etc ...) . . A (likely) transparent 2-channel audio hub, for $5K... Not a bad price if you ask me. One thing about Bruno involvement is that the likelihood of top-tier performances is high
If you want a wider soundstage , blackest backs or better PRaT , you can always get the Gryphon Diablo for 3 times the price, but I don't think it is a streamer.
But I think the screen looks stupid. I hope it can be turned off.
Surely there will be a function where it turns off after a few seconds. An LCD screen on any HiFi component is just putrid.
The Benchmark HPA4 display is equally hideous:
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