Topping B200 Monoblock Amplifier Review

[GiantLeprechaun]

Thanks @amirm.

DAC solved
Amplifier solved
Cables solved

Now only left with speakers, arguably.

What cables ?

 

[misterdog]

What cables ?

XLR not RCA ?

 

[deitrick]

Thanks @amirm.

DAC solved
Amplifier solved
Cables solved

Now only left with speakers, arguably.

You cannot go wrong with Revel speakers. The F226Be are astounding for their price point. Pair that with an SVS 17-Ultra R and you'll never look back...

 

[mikela]

I recently added a D90 III Discrete DAC to my setup. I am unable to get enough volume when using room EQ adjustments and low gain modes.

Current configuration is as follows:

Roon > Bacc4mac (USB out) > D90IIID (5V, XLR out) > A90D (low gain, XLR out) > B200s (high gain)

Question: Should I reverse the gain settings for the A90D/B200s? I am registering 81 for volume on the A90D in the current configuration and 83 when I switch them around. Actual measured volume peak levels are at 85db in both cases.

 

[mikela]

After taking a closer look at testing done in the reviews, it seems in my case that the A90D should be used in high gain and the B200 in low gain.

 

[BeeKay]

After taking a closer look at testing done in the reviews, it seems in my case that the A90D should be used in high gain and the B200 in low gain.

Same here (A70pro) as nearly maxing out the pre volume to get decent amplification just seems wrong.

 

[Tuner]

Here’s a recent review with some interesting comparisons.

 

[Impossible]

I just got 2 of these and I really really like them.
Planning on getting 13-15 in total for home theater.
Some of the speakers are 2 way active crossover so the b200 will only be used for the mids and high frequency.
Some speakers will be passive. I'm going to try 1 of the passive speakers with the amps first to see if they have enough power to run them. I expect so as the speakers are designed to be used with a sub with 100hz low frequency range.

 

[Roland68]

I just got 2 of these and I really really like them.
Planning on getting 13-15 in total for home theater.
Some of the speakers are 2 way active crossover so the b200 will only be used for the mids and high frequency.
Some speakers will be passive. I'm going to try 1 of the passive speakers with the amps first to see if they have enough power to run them. I expect so as the speakers are designed to be used with a sub with 100hz low frequency range.

Not only would the B100s be sufficient for the high-frequency range, they're also massively oversized.
The B200 is simply completely wrongly dimensioned. While headroom isn't bad, using a 200-watt amplifier in a location where it can never deliver more than 15 watts is a waste of money and nonsense.

The B100s should also be more than adequate for the midrange.

 

[Impossible]

Sorry what do you mean by "The B200 is simply completely wrongly dimensioned."?

Waste of money vs good value is subjective and based on individual circumstances and enjoyment.