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Topping PA5 Review (Amplifier)
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Ricardus
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I'm looking for some good performance and value here. Any recommendations? I just moved after some crazy personal life stuff, and rented an apartment I can't afford, but want to build a small mix/mastering room in my new place, and need something decent. Class D is fine.
because it failed very quickly and has a high failure rate. Stay away.
What is your budget like? Any special speakers you have in mind? How big is the room?
staticV3
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This should be reliable:
https://www.audiophonics.fr/en/powe...wer-amplifier-ncore-2x125w-4-ohm-p-14516.html
Also available with RCA inputs for the same price
Any suggestion for USA?
assuming the XLR version is actually balanced (vs just a built-in "adapter") why would you ever get the RCA version? You can just get an adapter for rca=>xlr but you can't go the other way without losing the benefit of XLR.
Of course if they're both the same price it's probably just a 'for show' XLR as a fully balanced system should cost more.
Toku
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There is no function in the body of PA5. Since the short circuit protection function is usually equipped on the power supply side, the power adapter has that function.
Do we know what IC is being used for audio amplification? It might be integrated in the amp IC.
Ricardus
Addicted to Fun and Learning
$500 or less. My speakers are robbon nearfields from SLS. The SLS S8R which are still made by another manufacturer and they're active now.
Toku
Major Contributor
The speaker output short circuit protection is in the TPA3251 chip. That's overload protection.
VTV works out to be ~$539 shipping unknown.
Ima check Buckeye Amps and see if he offers anything.
Offering the:
Hypex NC252MP for $579.00 shipping included I think it is.
Buckeye Amps
Buckeye Amps utilizes the most advanced audio amplifier technologies available. Authorized seller for Hypex and Purifi Class D amplifiers. Based in the US. Free shipping and worldwide service!
Ricardus
Addicted to Fun and Learning
This seems like an excellent choice.
erm... The Buckeye Amps offers double the power output.
staticV3
Master Contributor
That's 50% more money for power that's useless anyway in Nearfield and higher noise that comes with it.
Edit: Nvm about the noise, both modules are specced at 30μV noise floor
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Hmmz doth seeith. Thanks for the heads up.
I'm not up to date on the currency exchange rate and shipping expenses from France to the USA but it has to approach the expense of a VTV or a Buckeye Amps unit. (?)
Shipping from France is not included. I checked at the web page.
@Ricardus if you spend less than the ~$579 including shipping for a Buckeye Amps unit your going to be in cheapo and possibly cheesy territory. There's always a integrated amp in a Yamaha.
usa.yamaha.com
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A-S301 - Overview - Yamaha USA
Designed for excellent sound quality, with a beautiful appearance. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital inputs.
A-S501 - Overview - Yamaha - United States
Impressive high quality sound with a wide range of features and an elegant appearance. An integrated amplifier with the advantage of digital inputs.
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