The Purifi Eigentakt Is My Dream Amplifier

[DACslut]

Probably a dual monoblock configuration to be specific. The combination of super clean output power, low impedance rating, compact design, simplicity, Class D efficiency, etc., what more can you ask for? Are there any feature-laden integrated amplifiers or receivers based on this design yet?

What's your amplifier fantasy and why?

 

[abdo123]

I have the same fantasy but at the same time my current amplifier is working perfectly fine

NAD has been implementing Eigentakt for some time

https://nadelectronics.com/product/m33-bluos-streaming-dac-amplifier/

 

[DACslut]

I have the same fantasy but at the same time my current amplifier is working perfectly fine

NAD has been implementing Eigentakt for some time

https://nadelectronics.com/product/m33-bluos-streaming-dac-amplifier/

Ya, that could definitely be a fantasy contender for me, thanks. However, I didn't see a 2 ohm output rating for it? I didn't look real hard tho. Just saw the 4/8 ohm power spec.

 

[NYfan2]

Maybe read this thread first:
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/nad-m33-streaming-amplifier-review.17302/

It's definetly a good all-in-one device but it has a few flaws that you have to be aware of.

 

[DACslut]

If I ever hit the lottery, I might consider one of those Benchmark AHB2 units.

https://benchmarkmedia.com/products/benchmark-ahb2-power-amplifier

 

[NYfan2]

It cannot get much better!
Yes it can! 2 Benchmark AHB2's in bridge.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-and-measurements-of-benchmark-ahb2-amp.7628/

 

[NYfan2]

Maybe if cost is completely no object a pair of McIntosh MC 1.25kW.
Just to enjoy the blue VU meters and endless amounts of power.
But ofcourse these are not class D

 

[diddley]

I just bought an A/B amp just because it's been proven reliable, relatively cheap low distortion and sounds perfect and something my speakers can handle.And because i'm conservative.
But I know this amp will still work in 10 years from now.

 

[DACslut]

Maybe if cost is completely no object a pair of McIntosh MC 1.25kW.
Just to enjoy the blue VU meters and endless amounts of power.
But ofcourse these are not class D

Wow, wouldn't you have to have a special breaker box installed for those beasts, not to mention a climate controlled environment for cooling?

 

[NYfan2]

Wow, wouldn't you have to have a special breaker box installed for those beasts, not to mention a climate controlled environment for cooling?

I guess if you can afford McIntosh you also can afford a climate controlled listening room, indeed these can get hot.

 

[Billy Budapest]

It cannot get much better!
Yes it can! 2 Benchmark AHB2's in bridge.

https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...-and-measurements-of-benchmark-ahb2-amp.7628/

This is probably the state of the art in amplification right now. The performance in bridged mode is the same as in stereo albeit offering a lot more power on tap. I have been waiting a while for it to be bettered by a class D design but so far no dice.

 

[garbulky]

They can't even give us a proper RMS figure. "Highly dependent" Well yeah, that's not a good thing. Give us some minimum figures.
https://purifi-audio.com/eigentakt/

 

[DACslut]

I just bought an A/B amp just because it's been proven reliable, relatively cheap low distortion and sounds perfect and something my speakers can handle.And because i'm conservative.
But I know this amp will still work in 10 years from now.

Which one? Just curious, no biggie if you wanna keep it a secret.

 

[restorer-john]

You need to have better dreams.

The Purifi is a kid's toy compared to a pair of these:

https://halcro.com/product/eclipse-mono/

 

[diddley]

Which one? Just curious, no biggie if you wanna keep it a secret.

CXA81

 

[Ron Texas]

I doubt Purifi is any better than loads of Hypex and IcePower amplifiers. These days electronics mesure so well many are better than they need to be.

 

[DACslut]

You need to have better dreams.

The Purifi is a kid's toy compared to a pair of these:
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https://halcro.com/product/eclipse-mono/

Lol, maybe Amir could somehow persuade the mfg to send a pair for testing?

 

[eriksson]

I have been wondering about the word "Eigentakt" Purifi uses and searched for it on the web. This came up.

The specific name "Eigentakt" is the type of German language that can't be found in the standard dictionaries. It translates in self-oscillating, which in turn exactly describes the characteristics of that very Class D amplifier.[...]

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/meeting-the-experts-of purifi-in-munich-r801/

Beforehand I thought the Danes borrowed this German name for marketing purposes. It has robust ring to it, well at least it sounds very high-tech to me. But after reading the explanation I almost hit my head because I should have understood it right away. Eignentakt in Icelandic would be Eigin-taktur. Smilar eh? And once I saw this it's very transparent and self explanatory. Eigin means "own" and takt or taktur means "beat" own-beat, self oscillating ...

Now after making this totally off topic comment I need another beer! Cheers!

Ps; I agree with the OP, Purifi Eigentakt is on the bucket list, but we NEED big VU meters to go with it!

 

[DACslut]

I have been wondering about the word "Eigentakt" Purifi uses and searched for it on the web. This came up.

https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/bits-and-bytes/meeting-the-experts-of purifi-in-munich-r801/

Beforehand I thought the Danes borrowed this German name for marketing purposes. It has robust ring to it, well at least it sounds very high-tech to me. But after reading the explanation I almost hit my head because I should have understood it right away. Eignentakt in Icelandic would be Eigin-taktur. Smilar eh? And once I saw this it's very transparent and self explanatory. Eigin means "own" and takt or taktur means "beat" own-beat, self oscillating ...

Now after making this totally off topic comment I need another beer! Cheers!

Ps; I agree with the OP, Purifi Eigentakt is on the bucket list, but we NEED big VU meters to go with it!

Thanks for the info. I thought it was the amp designer's surname.

 

[Jim Matthews]

You need to have better dreams.