I wanted to share a recent exchange I had with the customer service department at Platin Gate, the manufacturer of Buchardt's plate amplifiers. I wanted to know what it would take to complete a project using their services, prices, and software availability. My hope was that I could install either their 40W bi-amplifier on my nearfield speakers, or their four-way XLR Amp to my TV three-ways. Below is the exact email chain with private information removed.
If I'm understanding correctly, that means this streaming interface is actually what's getting programmed and the devices themselves are more or less dummies. The part that intrigued me was the price point of their "Monaco" set of HT speakers with all active, wireless plate amps. For $1000, these plate amps can't be more than $100 a piece from wholesale. If their performance is good, and if Platin develops some usable interfaces, they could have a winner for DIY use. Programming a WiSA hub could be a step up from a Raspberry Pi, but with some usability tools I genuinely believe the DIY community would put in the work.
I'm going to say this rabbit hole has been spelunked reasonably. If there's any discussion to be had I'd be happy to ask customer service on behalf of the community as well.
If I'm understanding correctly, that means this streaming interface is actually what's getting programmed and the devices themselves are more or less dummies. The part that intrigued me was the price point of their "Monaco" set of HT speakers with all active, wireless plate amps. For $1000, these plate amps can't be more than $100 a piece from wholesale. If their performance is good, and if Platin develops some usable interfaces, they could have a winner for DIY use. Programming a WiSA hub could be a step up from a Raspberry Pi, but with some usability tools I genuinely believe the DIY community would put in the work.
I'm going to say this rabbit hole has been spelunked reasonably. If there's any discussion to be had I'd be happy to ask customer service on behalf of the community as well.