Ultimate 1ET400A Purifi Amplifier sonic shootout - €820 to €8,344

[Lawhaus]

NAD is coming out with the C298 power amp using purifi, you can add that to your list.

Im extemely happy to read this. Purifi amp is in my wishlist for so long already, but the ugly designs (Nord) and questionable build quality (Audiophonics) from the smaller Purifi vendors really made me doubt. Rather pay a couple euros more for a NAD version.

 

[ririt]

Im extemely happy to read this. Purifi amp is in my wishlist for so long already, but the ugly designs (Nord) and questionable build quality (Audiophonics) from the smaller Purifi vendors really made me doubt. Rather pay a couple euros more for a NAD version.

If you do not need ajustable gain, the coming P452 from March Audio will be cost effective compare to the NAD version. From what I read on different threads the build quality seems to be excellent.

 

[Lawhaus]

If you do not need ajustable gain, the coming P452 from March Audio will be cost effective compare to the NAD version. From what I read on different threads the build quality seems to be excellent.

March seems exceptional indeed! But I wasn't aware of the P452 yet (thanks for that). The March monoblocks were definitely not cost effective for me. Especially with shipping to EU.

 

[March Audio]

Should be available tomorrow if I manage to get the web page finished

 

[mocenigo]

Im extemely happy to read this. Purifi amp is in my wishlist for so long already, but the ugly designs (Nord) and questionable build quality (Audiophonics) from the smaller Purifi vendors really made me doubt. Rather pay a couple euros more for a NAD version.

Apollon provides a little purifi based stereo amp with a great looking case see https://www.apollonaudio.com/apollon-1et400a-mini-stereo-amplifier/

It seems better built than the NAD. OTOH the NAD has some extra useful features (like the variable gain) and can be bridged.

 

[Puddingbuks]

If you do not need ajustable gain, the coming P452 from March Audio will be cost effective compare to the NAD version. From what I read on different threads the build quality seems to be excellent.

The NAD C298 has a gain knob:

 

[CDMC]

The NAD C298 has a gain knob:

Interesting that they released their two channel Purifi in the classic line instead of the M line like the M22. That should place it well eblow the price of the M22 and I am guessing will canabalize its sales. I wonder if they are working on a NC1200 M22v3.

 

[kaka89]

Interesting that they released their two channel Purifi in the classic line instead of the M line like the M22. That should place it well eblow the price of the M22 and I am guessing will canabalize its sales. I wonder if they are working on a NC1200 M22v3.

They probably wants to reserve the M line for higher power model.

 

[CDMC]

That would make sense.

 

[mcb]

March Audio P452 page: https://www.marchaudio.net.au/p452

$1600. Looks nice!

 

[Nikola]

My Apollon Purifi 1ET400A amp arrived a few weeks ago. It is by far the best case for amplifier I have seen so far. Case is thick and solid, while paint job is outstanding. Apollon logo looks great while not being too flashy/aggressive in a dark room. When I unpacked it, I was so amazed that I did not want to touch it with my bare hands and opted for using gloves instead. Also power button is now hidden under the amp near the front plate to the left which I find optimal for my use case. I must say that enclosure is a big upgrade compared to NC800SL , which I also have, in terms of design/size/quality. Sound performance is of course awesome, as good as it gets and what is expected from Purifi modules. Case gets barely warm during prolonged usage, which was also a pleasant surprise.

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All in all I am more than satisfied with my purchase, it was a great decision, thus completing my HIFI setup for a long time to come.

 

[VintageFlanker]

My Apollon Purifi 1ET400A amp arrived a few weeks ago. It is by far the best case for amplifier I have seen so far. Case is thick and solid, while paint job is outstanding. Apollon logo looks great while not being too flashy/aggressive in a dark room. When I unpacked it, I was so amazed that I did not want to touch it with my bare hands and opted for using gloves instead. Also power button is now hidden under the amp near the front plate to the left which I find optimal for my use case. I must say that enclosure is a big upgrade compared to NC800SL , which I also have, in terms of design/size/quality. Sound performance is of course awesome, as good as it gets and what is expected from Purifi modules. Case gets barely warm during prolonged usage, which was also a pleasant surprise.
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All in all I am more than satisfied with my purchase, it was a great decision, thus completing my HIFI setup for a long time to come.

You lucky bastard...
Still waiting for my Pearl White one... Please hurry, @Apollon Audio !

 

[Soundstage]

My Apollon Purifi 1ET400A amp arrived a few weeks ago. It is by far the best case for amplifier I have seen so far. Case is thick and solid, while paint job is outstanding. Apollon logo looks great while not being too flashy/aggressive in a dark room. When I unpacked it, I was so amazed that I did not want to touch it with my bare hands and opted for using gloves instead. Also power button is now hidden under the amp near the front plate to the left which I find optimal for my use case. I must say that enclosure is a big upgrade compared to NC800SL , which I also have, in terms of design/size/quality. Sound performance is of course awesome, as good as it gets and what is expected from Purifi modules. Case gets barely warm during prolonged usage, which was also a pleasant surprise.
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All in all I am more than satisfied with my purchase, it was a great decision, thus completing my HIFI setup for a long time to come.

Looks nice!
Has it been measured? How good is there “custom” input buffer?
Is the gain adjustable? Is there a clipping indicator?

 

[Apollon Audio]

Looks nice!
Has it been measured? How good is there “custom” input buffer?
Is the gain adjustable? Is there a clipping indicator?

Hello,

our custom input buffer measures just as good if not better than the stock Purifi input buffer. I can send measuremnts to your PM.

The front led logo lights red when the amplifier clips although the Purifi module doesn’t support this feature. This feature is for the upcoming version of the same mini amplifier with the NC500 module which supports this feature.

 

[Soundstage]

Hello,

our custom input buffer measures just as good if not better than the stock Purifi input buffer. I can send measuremnts to your PM.

The front led logo lights red when the amplifier clips although the Purifi module doesn’t support this feature. This feature is for the upcoming version of the same mini amplifier with the NC500 module which supports this feature.

Thanks for your input.

 

[Apollon Audio]

You lucky bastard...
Still waiting for my Pearl White one... Please hurry, @Apollon Audio !

We will ship it out on Wednesday. It undergoes a 48 hour test right now. It should be with you by the end of this week or latest on Monday next week.

 

[richard12511]

The NAD C298 has a gain knob:

Really not a fan of the NAD amps looks. I really do love the looks of the Nord and Apollon amps, though, so I'll probably go with one of those for my bedroom system.

 

[Massimo]

My Apollon Purifi 1ET400A amp arrived a few weeks ago. It is by far the best case for amplifier I have seen so far. Case is thick and solid, while paint job is outstanding. Apollon logo looks great while not being too flashy/aggressive in a dark room. When I unpacked it, I was so amazed that I did not want to touch it with my bare hands and opted for using gloves instead. Also power button is now hidden under the amp near the front plate to the left which I find optimal for my use case. I must say that enclosure is a big upgrade compared to NC800SL , which I also have, in terms of design/size/quality. Sound performance is of course awesome, as good as it gets and what is expected from Purifi modules. Case gets barely warm during prolonged usage, which was also a pleasant surprise.
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All in all I am more than satisfied with my purchase, it was a great decision, thus completing my HIFI setup for a long time to come.

The case looks great except for the flashy illuminated logo shouting look at me

 

[cistercian]

You lucky bastard...
Still waiting for my Pearl White one... Please hurry, @Apollon Audio !

I see yours is coming soon! I hope you derive great pleasure using it!

 

[Apollon Audio]

The case looks great except for the flashy illuminated logo shouting look at me

The front led logo can be dimmed or turned off with a jumper on the control board.