Why is it so hard to purchase a Hypex or Purify amp in USA?

[walt99]

Multiple inquires with no response outside the USA, and VTV is on holiday shutdown for 3 weeks.
Not willing to pay the high prices for the boutique brands, doesn't seem necessary for these amps and their intended use.
(I'm always afraid if I can't get a hold of a vendor before the sale what will it be like after the sale if I need something.)
No wonder Dylan at Buckeye is swamped, he appears to be the only OEM USA game in town (except for VTV), and he answers emails the same day without fail which I admire.
I just hate to have to wait 6 weeks now for my amp! Seems like there's a great business opportunity out there, I may even start looking into building these myself when it's too cold to work outside. And as I get older, working at the bench again is sounding better compared to crawling around cramped airplanes in the hanger.

 

[JSmith]

outside the USA

Have you looked at the Hypex and Purifi offerings from Audiophonics in France?


JSmith

 

[walt99]

Have you looked at the Hypex and Purifi offerings from Audiophonics in France?


JSmith

Yep, one of the vendors that never responded via message or website inquiry.
(website lists item as ‘in stock’ but shipping in March?)
plus I would always prefer to support a USA based business if possible.

 

[MoreWatts]

NAD C298?

 

[Chrispy]

It's the hot product....has Hypex/Purifi kept up with demand particularly?

 

[walt99]

NAD C298?

To much. $$ just for surround speakers. The price point for the NC252MP is what I’m looking for to drive surround speakers.
Almost pulled the trigger for a pair of Outlaw 2220’s, but the 252 is cheaper/smaller/cooler and perfect for my mission.

 

[suttondesign]

I buy from Nord with zero problems shipped to U.S.

 

[Taiga]

I’m in the US. Audiophonics responded to a question I had within hours. I then ordered a Hypex NC502MP amp from them and received it in a few days.

 

[Golfx]

Multiple inquires with no response outside the USA, and VTV is on holiday shutdown for 3 weeks.
Not willing to pay the high prices for the boutique brands, doesn't seem necessary for these amps and their intended use.
(I'm always afraid if I can't get a hold of a vendor before the sale what will it be like after the sale if I need something.)
No wonder Dylan at Buckeye is swamped, he appears to be the only OEM USA game in town (except for VTV), and he answers emails the same day without fail which I admire.
I just hate to have to wait 6 weeks now for my amp! Seems like there's a great business opportunity out there, I may even start looking into building these myself when it's too cold to work outside. And as I get older, working at the bench again is sounding better compared to crawling around cramped airplanes in the hanger.

I too ran out of US options. I bought a multichannel 8 hypex ncore from Nord Audio from England. Very responsive and for a small add on fee of $10.00 they will pay import fees and give you access to a US repair facility. https://www.nordacoustics.co.uk/. Or March Audio in Australia. Alan is very responsive as well. https://www.marchaudio.com/?v=7516fd43adaa

 

[walt99]

I’m in the US. Audiophonics responded to a question I had within hours. I then ordered a Hypex NC502MP amp from them and received it in a few days.

Perhaps they are on holiday?

 

[Steve Dallas]

To much. $$ just for surround speakers. The price point for the NC252MP is what I’m looking for to drive surround speakers.
Almost pulled the trigger for a pair of Outlaw 2220’s, but the 252 is cheaper/smaller/cooler and perfect for my mission.

Have you checked out Buckeye?

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!

www.buckeyeamp.com

 

[Vince2]

Did you check out the hypex fusion plate amps?

 

[walt99]

Have you checked out Buckeye?

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!

www.buckeyeamp.com

Yes I ended up ordering from Dylan, but not really happy about 6 week wait now!

 

[walt99]

Did you check out the hypex fusion plate amps?

Not sure how I would implement those for surround duty?

 

[groovybassist]

I’m in USA and had no problem purchasing a Purifi amp from boXem l audio. Built and shipped quickly. Admittedly not the lowest priced unit available, but the combination of added functionality in Fred’s buffer design (selectable gain, audio sense, etc.), very high build quality and quality enclosure met the value criteria I was looking for. It’s been bulletproof so far and sounds great.

 

[restorer-john]

It’s been bulletproof so far

I reckon @boXem | audio 's little amp would stop a bullet.

 

[Buckeye Amps]

Yes I ended up ordering from Dylan, but not really happy about 6 week wait now!

Your build is actually only a few more days away from hitting the work bench. Within the 2wks since your order was placed, I have spent A LOT of time trying to catch up on orders and shave down the current wait time.

New orders as of today are down to a 2-4wk wait time (depends on the build). The goal, within the next 1-2 months, is to have ready made stock of most models and max wait time of 2wks for other models (much like Nord and Apollon).

 

[Spkrdctr]

Buckeye amps for the win! I'm glad Walt99 went with Buckeye.

 

[walt99]

Buckeye amps for the win! I'm glad Walt99 went with Buckeye.

Glad to hear reduced wait times are coming!
I'll say this, if the amps are as good as Dylan's customer service it will be worth the wait!
His communication, answering all my questions and changing options multiple times has been stellar.
Currently going with a 8 channel 252 unit even though I only need 6, but that will give me one spare for who knows what.

 

[Chromatischism]

Don't mean to hijack, but it's related: why are there no 3-channel Hypex amps with RCA?