New Topping B200 Mono Amp

[Burns]

While I don't have THE answer for you, I can say that low gain leads to less distortion, which is highly desirable.

I would be very interested to hear what others think on this one.

Making further progress, TOPPING’s new flagship amplifier will be launched in late May!

Maybe musicians record with extra low distortion, in the hope that most people will play using systems that add distortion, to ultimately sound as they had intended ? Haha. Yes. That was my thought when I read @Monk 's review. I suppose it's possible that some audio engineers abstain from...

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[JRR]

Not sure if the music listed has the dynamics required to provike this u
Issue. This track has a snare that will provoke it in my system about 2 minutes in.

 

[deitrick]

Not sure if the music listed has the dynamics required to provike this u
Issue. This track has a snare that will provoke it in my system about 2 minutes in.

What a beautiful track. So lovingly crafted! Reminiscent of Oscar Peterson Trio.

I was not able to find any snare drums hits that really pushed anything hard during entire track. I saw the bass swinging the meter more than anything after 3-4 minute mark. I got the volume up to 90% and still only register 101dBA. AND STILL WAS CRYSTAL CLEAR and DARK.

This is a great track to test stuff out on for dynamics, for sure. Still, I had zero issues, and in fact am even more satisfied with my setup after listening to it. You may have something else going on there causing you the pain you are having.

 

[deitrick]

The track right after This West (Boo Boo's Birthday) has an even harder snare hit at 1:04 in. Does that cause the same issue for you?

 

[JRR]

This issue is now a closed chapter for me as I am now biamping using purify class D for the low section and B200 for the high section on my LCR. Thank you all!

 

[Burns]

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This issue is now a closed chapter for me as I am now biamping using purify class D for the low section and B200 for the high section on my LCR. Thank you all!

how did you connect it, what preamp do you have? how to get the same volume levels since B200 has XLR and Purify class D has RCA?

 

[JRR]

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how did you connect it, what preamp do you have? how to get the same volume levels since B200 has XLR and Purify class D has RCA?

They both use XLR and are connected via the Marantz AV10s biamp function. There is a 1.2db gain difference between the topping and Audiophonics. Dirac Live Bass control takes care of the discrepancy.

 

[JSmith]

ASR review is up;

Topping B200 Monoblock Amplifier Review

This is a review and detailed measurements of the Topping B200 "monoblock" (single channel) audio amplifier. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $599. I don't think it is possible to make the unit more solid and high-quality feeling in this form factor. The amp is heavy for its size...

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JSmith

 

[JRR]

Hard to see from the review that the amp cant deliver enough current for a pair of F226BE to rock!

 

[deitrick]

Hard to see from the review that the amp cant deliver enough current for a pair of F226BE to rock!

I'm running them to drive my F206's. Plenty of great power.

 

[ldp82]

they pair VERY nicely with my F228BE's

 

[JSmith]

Video review up;

Topping B200 Amplifier Review [Video]

Here is the video review of Topping B200 monoblock audio amplifier: Had a target of getting it done in 5 minutes but instead, it took 13 minutes. Play it at 2X the rate and it will come close to my target. :D Please subscribe to the channel. It is not monetized but like to make sure our...

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[tim5]

nice!.....

 

[risandipra]

Just remember, if you can’t make them clip easily it is because your are an audiophile listening to Stockfish recordings all day long.

When you get your Amps try this track and wait for the snare to come in. Give it a bucket of coal and listen to the voice coil turn percussion into heat.

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Hi. Thanks for this album recommendation. Love it from the first track. Reminds me of some Mehldau's early albums, but with more grunt in the bass/drum section. Great !

 

[LucreciaBorgia]

This issue is now a closed chapter for me as I am now biamping using purify class D for the low section and B200 for the high section on my LCR. Thank you all!

Shall we conclude that you find the B200 better in the Highs than Purify ?

 

[JRR]

Shall we conclude that you find the B200 better in the Highs than Purify ?

I don’t know conclusively. They are part of a larger project with several other amps. The finished product is the best I have heard.

 

[totti1965]

I don’t know conclusively. They are part of a larger project with several other amps. The finished product is the best I have heard.

Do you have some Photos for us? Thanx!

 

[RoA]

So what’s the point of paying shitloads for amp if these seemingly cheap ones are offering perfect measuring ? What do I get? Please explain

Quality control, years of history of making superlative products, something that looks nice (subjective), made in the US, residual value ... did I miss something? (MacIntosh)

 

[Chr1]

I'd say there's no point in paying "shitloads" for an amp, but some might say that it's worth paying a bit more for better reliability/customer service...