Power amplifier recommendations.

[Forty six and two]

Hello I am looking for a power amplifier atleast 200 wpc 8 ohms.
There is two i really like Topping B200 and monolith by monoprice.

Am i going into the right direction here ? Which one of these two is better or is there any better recommendations?

Thank you for replying. Really appreciate your valuable responses.

 

[amirm]

I have yet to test the B200 samples I have received. But pretty sure they run circles around anything from monoprice.

 

[pjug]

I have yet to test the B200 samples I have received. But pretty sure they run circles around anything from monoprice.

Maybe in terms of SINAD, but the Monolith is an ATI beast, reviewed here: https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/monoprice-monolith-7-channel-amplifier-review

Personally I would feel a lot better about buying that than Topping, given the problems owners have described on here with Topping amps and dealing with possible return headaches.

 

[Old_School_Brad]

What will you be using them for? Which speakers, pre-amplifier, listening room setup, listening distance, music preferences, SPL expectations, home theater setup, etc.?

 

[Greenman]

What will you be using them for? Which speakers, pre-amplifier, listening room setup, listening distance, music preferences, SPL expectations, home theater setup, etc.?

This.

It’s impossible to recommend any amps without knowing your requirements. In particular which speakers (with/without sub), room size and what volume you need to be able to achieve.

Additionally this should be moved to the Amplifiers forum. …Mods?

 

[Old_School_Brad]

Maybe in terms of SINAD, but the Monolith is an ATI beast, reviewed here: https://www.audioholics.com/amplifier-reviews/monoprice-monolith-7-channel-amplifier-review

Personally I would feel a lot better about buying that than Topping, given the problems owners have described on here with Topping amps and dealing with possible return headaches.

There's really no comparison between this and anything from Topping -it's like bringing a knife to a gunfight.

 

[Chr1]

I would be very wary of buying a Topping amplifier unless you can be absolutely sure you won't need more power. They often seem to fail if pushed and there are numerous threads relating to their reliability.

 

[Power Pop 23]

Hello I am looking for a power amplifier atleast 200 wpc 8 ohms.
There is two i really like Topping B200 and monolith by monoprice.

Am i going into the right direction here ? Which one of these two is better or is there any better recommendations?

Thank you for replying. Really appreciate your valuable responses.

Select ASR members had to forcefully request 'service after the sale' for their 'game-changing' Topping PA5 amplifier that failed under warranty. Consider 'Footnote 1' that Kalman Rubinson added to his review of the Topping DM-7 in Stereophile:

Poll for Topping PA5 owners only please.

Poll for PA5 owners to report product defects. Discussion for any solutions. I think it would be useful to get a handle on some numbers to estimate just how wide spread the issues are. Addendum: Here is Topping's response to the PA5 issues...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Topping DM7 8-channel D/A processor | Stereophile.com

The Topping DM7 DAC ($599.99) is a high-resolution, eight-channel DAC that supports PCM and DSD sources but will not handle any of the common Dolby/DTS codecs. It employs the highly capable and respected ES-9038PRO DAC chip, ESS's flagship. It has just one input, and it's USB. Its eight analog...

www.stereophile.com

I would select Monoprice over Topping but my first choice would be a $695 Buckeye Amps Hypex NC502MP power amplifier.

 

[pjug]

I would select Monoprice over Topping but my first choice would be a $695 Buckeye Amps Hypex NC502MP power amplifier.

Or if you really want Class AB, and if you are not going to use super sensitive speakers, then the Outlaw 2220 monos have the power you are looking for. Class G rail switching so they run cool too.

 

[JeremyFife]

Hi,
It would help to know a bit more about why you want 200W (per channel, at 8 Ohms)?

Big space to fill? Do you need that power continuously or do you just want headroom for peaks? What speakers are you using etc - as others have asked. There is rarely one simple answer!

 

[snorps]

I have yet to test the B200 samples I have received. But pretty sure they run circles around anything from monoprice.

Not to derail the thread but where are those in line for getting reviewed? Very interested to see how they measure compared to the b100.

 

[gfinlays]

Another option would be a Hypex Nilai 500 stereo build ~ 260 W/channel into 8 ohm. Or if you want more power into <8 ohm loads, a dual mono Nilai 500 build will get you 525 W per channel into 4 ohms.

 

[ninja1]

So i am (also) interesting in class d amp. I narrow search to 1et7040 or Nilai500 (maybe something else ?) based amps which are available in europe from several dealers.

I will use it with Spendor d9.2 floorstanders (90 db, 8 ohm). I know that they has a lot of power but does with dual mono will be any benefit ?
It is classic stereo setup, listening position is 3 -3,5 m. Normal to bit higher llistening volumes..
Thx

 

[gfinlays]

So i am (also) interesting in class d amp. I narrow search to 1et7040 or Nilai500 (maybe something else ?) based amps which are available in europe from several dealers.

I will use it with Spendor d9.2 floorstanders (90 db, 8 ohm). I know that they has a lot of power but does with dual mono will be any benefit ?
It is classic stereo setup, listening position is 3 -3,5 m. Normal to bit higher llistening volumes..
Thx

Nilai 500 stereo will give all the power you need. The mono gives more power, but only into lower impedance loads where higher current can be delivered. Power delivery into 8 ohm is voltage limited.

 

[F1Fan72]

Also consider something from @Apollon Audio

 

[Snoopy]

I would buy whatever else is available before I get a poweramp from topping / SMSL / Fosi and all those brands.

Plenty of Class A/B manufacturers where you probably don’t need 200 watt to begin with.. plenty class D manufacturers that use hypex modules.

 

[ninja1]

Also consider something from @Apollon Audio

Yes, they are on my shortlist + audiophonics and boxem..
Thx