XTZ A2-400 - ICEpower ICEedge Class D new power amp

[Guddu]

1200as2 complete DIY kits are available, like:

Tcr200 Diy Kit | Class D Power Amplifier

The TCR200 DIY Kit for people who want to build a perfect class D amplifier by themselves.

www.tcrastrs.com

By the way, G. Smith says these are best class D amplifiers available, with measurements and explanations.

 

[Stopeter44]

Well, those kits look like they bypass the soldering requirement, but let's say they look utilitarian!

 

[Guddu]

Well, those kits look like they bypass the soldering requirement, but let's say they look utilitarian!

I found the case and design quite practical as well than super attractive looking.
It’s a kind of compromise in looks, worth ASR review.

 

[Sokel]

Well, those kits look like they bypass the soldering requirement, but let's say they look utilitarian!

No,soldering but maybe some crimping for the other end of the cables(included with kit if you buy as I do from Soundimports) .
Kits all also available but they don't use all the features 1200as2 already has (auto on,standby after 13 min without music.triggers,all kinds of indicators for it's internal state like clipping and thermals,etc,even analog voltmeters and amperemeters,all already on board,ready for a led or a switch.

Of course you can skip all,it works as is with just signal,speaker and main connection.
(plus you can hook up on it a 400a2 any time you like for 150 euro and get another two channels,no extra PSU needed.I have a similar configuration driving my semi-actives)

 

[huba]

Not really, but the XTZ A2-400 is on my radar, as are NC252MP or NC502MP offerings from Audiophonics (for VFM) or Apollon (VFM and aesthetics). I suspect your friend went with one of those MCnn2MP modules.

Did you decide to move on from the XTZ amp ?

Hi,

Gonna try an apollon ncx dual mono.

 

[Stopeter44]

Hi,

Gonna try an apollon ncx dual mono.

I chose the ncx500st. For me, the Dual mono, was overkill. Ask Apollon, before ordering, they will advise based on the speakers you own.

 

[huba]

Hi,

Gonna try an apollon ncx dual mono.

Hi,

Gonna try an apollon ncx dual mono.

 

[Likalnik]

Hi, I just ordered XTZ edge a2-400 for 600€ and i dont know should I keep him or send it back and order something from Apollon?

I am interesting for

Hypex NCx500 ST Lux​

is here much diference between this two amp? in price is ahuge diference 600€ vs 1500€...about power...also XTZ with 400w at 4 ohm should drive my Monitor audio 100 gold 6 with no problem.

what do you think?

 

[sigbergaudio]

Hi, I just ordered XTZ edge a2-400 for 600€ and i dont know should I keep him or send it back and order something from Apollon?

I am interesting for

Hypex NCx500 ST Lux​

is here much diference between this two amp? in price is ahuge diference 600€ vs 1500€...about power...also XTZ with 400w at 4 ohm should drive my Monitor audio 100 gold 6 with no problem.

what do you think?

The XTZ will drive your loudspeakers with no problem, and you are very unlikely to hear a difference between the two amplifiers mentioned.