Yes- we told you that.Purifi got back and said I just need SMPS and EVAL1 for complete amplifier.
The protection side is included in all modules.It depends. Not so much on the type of amplifier, but whether the manufacturer included the circuits. You can see the same filters in a Class D build like this one...
https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/projects/how-to-build-a-class-d-power-amplifier/
Whether Hypex includes depends on which module and which version. Purifi appears to be better, but am not as familiar with the offering. @boXem | audio likely knows.
I've tried to tell him the VTV is by far the best bang for buck amp in that category but he says he wants jewelry.Don't forget Audiophonics. I have their stereo Purifi power amp and love it. On the other hand, were I in the market for a Purifi amp now instead of a year go, I might go for VTV instead.
I've tried to tell him the VTV is by far the best bang for buck amp in that category but he says he wants jewelry.
Truth. Amps are to be heard, not seen.I guess I just like more spartan-looking stuff - but to me, the VTV is jewelry compared to the looks of my Audiophonics and some of the other small brands out there.
Honestly, I never quite got the fascination with bling on stereo equipment, especially when it comes to something like a power amplifier that just sits there. Of all the things I might want to look at while listening to music, an elaborate component faceplate has never been on the list.
World is diverseTruth. Amps are to be heard, not seen.
World is diverse
There are also people who like to have nice looking stuff in their living room and/or value things like build quality, attention to detail, convenience of use, origin of the components, ...
Sounds good. Let us know how it turns out, looks, and sounds.I will be doing DIY with Micro-Audio SMPS1K-PFCR2 and Purifi EVAL1, with a locally sourced chassis I will get made.
Hopefully I'll post pictures here in a few months' time and it will have gone well!
I just ordered the NC400 kits from Madisound.More likely is on spring break! I just ordered Nc252MP from Hypex and arrives tomorrow. NC502s are more challenging.
Saw Madisound decided to pick up some Hypex kits. A couple of stereo UCDs and the NC400.
@Buckeye Amps built me an amp with the Ghent case and the Hypex NC502. Great amp and a great price.The options I'm considering are:
Boxem Arthur 4215/E2
Apollon 1ET400A Stereo
Ghent DIY
If I do Ghent DIY, is there a different power supply I could use instead of the SMPS1200A400? One with better quality capacitors?
Boxem looks like decent value if it will actually perform as well as DIY with its in-house input buffer, and is built well.
Apollon is much more expensive and I don't know why I'd consider it.
I need help deciding!
Also, thank you all for all the assistance so far!
I was in the same boat. All bookmarks are saved still in my browser for all the equipment, that is required for DIY. But, now I am confident and sure that one day I will buy Purifi based amp from boXem.The options I'm considering are:
Boxem Arthur 4215/E2
Apollon 1ET400A Stereo
Ghent DIY
If I do Ghent DIY, is there a different power supply I could use instead of the SMPS1200A400? One with better quality capacitors?
Boxem looks like decent value if it will actually perform as well as DIY with its in-house input buffer, and is built well.
Apollon is much more expensive and I don't know why I'd consider it.
I need help deciding!
Also, thank you all for all the assistance so far!
In the USA, verify that you connected the 110 volt jumper cable, the U loop typeI can tell you that I bought the SMPS from Hypex, a case and wiring from Ghent and the Eval 1 from Purifi almost a year ago, and I still can't get it to work. I thinks I have a defective SMPS. I've sent that unit back to Hypex twice (actually three times, for some reason NY US customs refused to ship it to the Netherlands b/c they said it was a "dangerous" device), and they supposedly repaired the aux circuits (which are not protected with circuit breakers), and it still won't hold a constant voltage. Instead its voltage drops off the second current is applied to it. Ultimately. I think I will be buying a second SMPS.
Anyway, my advice is to buy a completed, assembled amp from VTV which sells for (believe it or not) less than the component parts if you buy them separately and assemble them yourself. I'd also advise buying the original Eigentact amp, rather than one with so called "improved ICs". It's cheaper. and every test Amir does indicates that the Nord Purifi which use the "superior" op amps don't perform as well as the original stock amp.
I would like to replace the vtv faceplate too, but don't see that option on the ghent site. Would you mind pointing me to where I can purchase a NC252MP 2CH faceplate? Also, have you seen any ghent compatible faceplate options from 3rd parties, like maybe in other colors? Thank you!I'll third that. I built one myself and bought one from VTV. And because I wanted them to match I bought a plain faceplate from Ghent for $35 (including shipping). Due to the magic of OEM pricing the VTV was 20% cheaper than building it yourself.
Any luck with this inquiry with regard to options?I would like to replace the vtv faceplate too, but don't see that option on the ghent site. Would you mind pointing me to where I can purchase a NC252MP 2CH faceplate? Also, have you seen any ghent compatible faceplate options from 3rd parties, like maybe in other colors? Thank you!