Waxx
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Fine amp, but way overpriced and with the origin of the amp and today's politics a no go for me. Not that i need that kind of amp. But on technical level no remarks.
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There's also the Elac EA101EQ-G. Dad has one of those. I can't say much about it, other than its display sucks arse and its 2x80W are enough for him but not for me. Otherwise it's certainly one of the amplifiers of all times.
So now things from Puntin's Russia are being tested and praised. 
If you want to support Russia's war machine, buy Russian. Otherwise, don't.
If you want to support Russia's war machine, buy Russian. Otherwise, don't.
daniboun
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Topping B100 / B200 and Benchmark AHB2 use switching PSUs ))
daniboun
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Great measurments despite a really higly price...
We can see a real dual mono design here.
In the same price range, the Benchmark AHB2 seems better to me.....
We can see a real dual mono design here.
In the same price range, the Benchmark AHB2 seems better to me.....
It's 21st century and I always wonder why designers put a blue alps in amplifier, not the motorized black one (black ones seem to be more popular than blue motorized)...
How I'm suppose to change volume while siting on my comfy sofa?
I know nowadays almost every dac has a built in volume control (but not all!), so I can use that, then maybe just don't put an useless pot (?)
How I'm suppose to change volume while siting on my comfy sofa?
I know nowadays almost every dac has a built in volume control (but not all!), so I can use that, then maybe just don't put an useless pot (?)
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I test what is offered to me and judge it based on its merit. You really want me to overlay my politics on what I test and how I judge it?So now things from Puntin's Russia are being tested and praised.
The heart of this amplifier is technology from US. So they decided to "support" us before asking us to support them.
This amp is mainly intended for Russian people, many of whom are visitors of ASR. And I recently tested products from Ukraine (MAG).
I suggest any other political comments like this be kept out of the thread.
I'd definitely use the tall feet for better cooling, specially with the heatsinks locked inside the case.
I'd much prefer to see them on the outside to keep the internal components cooler. Things look packed pretty
tight in there.
I'd go with a Benchmark myself, a little more and I could get 2 AHB2 for bridging.
Nope, just measure it and let the dice roll, let the buyer make up his own mind.
I won't buy from Russia or China if I have a choice.
You do as you wish. I was just stating the facts with my post.
So it's based on technology from US. Imported parts to Russia from US then? That sounded much better.
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No you weren't. Stop here.
Okay, I won't say anything more about it.
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Thanks as always Amir. Very interesting.
Before reading any comments, my initial reaction to the test was this is a great amplifier, one of the best ever made. I voted great with no hesitation.
It's only beaten in the SINAD table by Hypex, Purify, Soncoz, Topping and Benchmark, so it's in good company, and better than a lot of big names.
HOWEVER, a lot of those amplifiers are only great at certain powers and certain frequencies.
The Sciber has very low distortion over a wide range of power and a wide range of frequencies, feats only matched by Benchmark, Topping, and one or two dreadnaughts.
The only problem is that the best amplifier ever made is cheaper, better and more powerful.
Before reading any comments, my initial reaction to the test was this is a great amplifier, one of the best ever made. I voted great with no hesitation.
It's only beaten in the SINAD table by Hypex, Purify, Soncoz, Topping and Benchmark, so it's in good company, and better than a lot of big names.
HOWEVER, a lot of those amplifiers are only great at certain powers and certain frequencies.
The Sciber has very low distortion over a wide range of power and a wide range of frequencies, feats only matched by Benchmark, Topping, and one or two dreadnaughts.
The only problem is that the best amplifier ever made is cheaper, better and more powerful.
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The standard feet that elevate the amp higher than most improve air circulation and heat convection since it appears that the bottom of the enclosure is perforated in a somewhat similar way as its top. So I would not recommend using the smaller feet as they would likely limit convection cooling and cause the amp to heat up more during operation.
JeremyFife
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Looks like a very good Amp in every way except value, which is poor. Priced out of contention.
Always nice to see well made kit though.
Always nice to see well made kit though.
daniboun
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Personally, I think the SINGXER SA-90 in class AB at €1500 per pair is really a better compromise (see measurements below). I still have trouble understanding how we can position a class AB amp at $4500 in 2025....
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Hi,
As many others : nice measurements but 5000 dollars ?
Decades ago, people were willing to open their wallets to get good quality stuff to enjoy their music.
That was when the "low-fi" could only use extremly poor components and when shredding out more money got you equipment that was really miles better.
But nowadays ?
Are there still people spending so much for such a device even if it does not scream "I'm 5K worth ?"
But I am probably wrong.
I see a lot of forums where people are ranting about a 2500€ interconnect cable.
And about a 4000€ portable headphone amplifier.
So there is a market for such products.
Me, after spending some time here, I am not sure I would spend a lot of money on electronics anymore unless I need a specific feature.
Regards.
As many others : nice measurements but 5000 dollars ?
Decades ago, people were willing to open their wallets to get good quality stuff to enjoy their music.
That was when the "low-fi" could only use extremly poor components and when shredding out more money got you equipment that was really miles better.
But nowadays ?
Are there still people spending so much for such a device even if it does not scream "I'm 5K worth ?"
But I am probably wrong.
I see a lot of forums where people are ranting about a 2500€ interconnect cable.
And about a 4000€ portable headphone amplifier.
So there is a market for such products.
Me, after spending some time here, I am not sure I would spend a lot of money on electronics anymore unless I need a specific feature.
Regards.
I think that taking into account the huge prices for the western-made high-end there, it's actually not that difficult for him to make a good business domestically. Therefore, he can set the price so high for something that probably has $150-250 BOM cost
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