formica Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 The Hypex UcD amps are good (way better with an old-school big iron power supply), but I want to hear the new Ncore series. I could see the ncore moving to the top of my list. I've always been curious on the buzz about D-Class amplifiers used as a main amp... are those Hypex boards where buzz is at these days? ... Anyone else experiment with kits and what were your reactions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent T Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sansui 4000 and 5000 receivers, McIntosh MA 5100, and McIntosh MC 2505-2 (and MC 50 and MC 250 variants) are terrific with Klipsch speakers, and thusly fine choices for your consideration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZEUS121996 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) So I have a fine condition SONY TA-3200F I have a chance of picking up another one for a fair price. I think its sounds good but I really would like some other opinions on it. Your thoughts please? TY Mark Edited October 11, 2015 by ZEUS121996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealkojac Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The Hypex UcD amps are good (way better with an old-school big iron power supply), but I want to hear the new Ncore series. I could see the ncore moving to the top of my list. I've always been curious on the buzz about D-Class amplifiers used as a main amp... are those Hypex boards where buzz is at these days? ... Anyone else experiment with kits and what were your reactions? I churned through a bunch of class D amps over the past few years. I really liked the Bel Canto and Wyred 4 Sound amps. The Peachtree 220 was decent, I even tried the diy classdaudio.com amp which was in the same ballpark as the Peachtree as far as sound. In the end I'm back to using an old class a/b Atlantic Technology amplifier. I did not have Klipsch speakers at the time so I cannot say it they mate well. In the end it was more cost effective to go with a classic a/b amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spezjag Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 So I have a fine condition SONY TA-3200F I have a chance of picking up another one for a fair price. I think its sounds good but I really would like some other opinions on it. Your thoughts please? TY Mark I know some people who are crazy over the older Sony stuff like you have. They were really over-built and very reliable able.If you can grab another in good condition for a decent price, do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djk Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I used to buy those old Sony TA3200F and gut them for parts, they're nothing special for sonics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formica Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I churned through a bunch of class D amps over the past few years. I really liked the Bel Canto and Wyred 4 Sound amps. The Peachtree 220 was decent, I even tried the diy classdaudio.com amp which was in the same ballpark as the Peachtree as far as sound. In the end I'm back to using an old class a/b Atlantic Technology amplifier. I did not have Klipsch speakers at the time so I cannot say it they mate well. In the end it was more cost effective to go with a classic a/b amp. Thanks for your input… I guess those class D amps look like bargains in their kit forms, but lose their price advantage once you start adding all the other required hardware that isn’t included. Given the Heritage series high efficiency, power isn’t an issue even with Class A/B amps… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J M O N Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Jeff Rowland also worked very well, but they are $$$$$ Jeff Rowland isn't mentioned very often, so I had to comment (there goes my reputation with my fellow tube guys ) . His Model 1 amp, from around 25 years ago, is the only solid state amp which I probably could have lived with when combined with any Heritage series speaker. With a passive line stage (mine, of course) between the source and amp, it was very "tube like". Even the guys working at the Klipsch dealer at which I used to hang out were very surprised at its performance. Below is a link to the manual which highlights just how advanced and versatile the amp is, as well as its very well designed circuitry which allows its output power to almost quadruple from 8 down to 2 ohms. Do these ever come up on the used market? If so, it's worthy of consideration (now my reputation is really gone!). http://www.manualslib.com/manual/79447/Jeff-Rowland-1.html Maynard Here you go, better jump on it while it's still available! https://app.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-jeff-rowland-model-1-amp-2015-10-07-amplifiers-95819-sacramento-ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vuthecuongjapan Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 any older 70's jap amps - yamaha mostly - absoluty awesomeNot only older Yammy amps, recently I powered my old la scala with modern Yamaha a-s3000. Sound simply amazing!Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japosey Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 I ran one of the Rotel Class D multichannels on my Klipsch and it sounded pretty darn good. It utilized B&O's ICE design. I was surprised until one of the power supplies croaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzog Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Quad 909. Not sure what the new version equivalent would be, but I know they have an updated version. Quad is known for being warm if a tiny bit rolled off on the Highs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stainz Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 A shameless plug for my office stereo, an Onkyo C-7030 CDP driving an Emotiva mini-X a-100 (50Wpc) which feeds, via equal 10ft length runs of #14 Cu zipcord, my pair of RB-81ii's. My amp is quiet to a fault - and the ensemble just sounds 'right'. Sorry for bringing up an old post, but I just had to relate my happy experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percheron Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Anyone try the newish Yamaha 2 ch. A-S integrated amps with the heritage speakers? I've read that the Yammies can be bright but that there are ways to calm that down. -Derek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattSER Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Just wanted to +1 for the original Pass designed Adcoms. I had a 555 and also bi-amped with two 535's at one point. Always wanted a pair of 565's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Oops, looks like I posted already on this topic. My opinion hasn't changed. Edited March 30, 2016 by Islander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Anyone try the newish Yamaha 2 ch. A-S integrated amps with the heritage speakers? I've read that the Yammies can be bright but that there are ways to calm that down. -Derek I don't have any of the large Heritage(Khorns, Belles, La Scalas, Cornwalls) so take my opinion for what it's worth. I have the Yamaha A-S1000 driving my RB-75s and bright is not a way I would describe the sound. Neutral, natural, and detailed are better descriptions. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Been running a Crown XLS2502 with my simple R28F's and it sounds great to me. Awesome sounds staging and depth with unlimited power reserves. Crown has $50.00 off until June to make trying one out a little less painful. Dealer i ordered from was great to deal with also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arash Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hypex Ncore amplifier are among the best amplifiers I ever heard. I use NC1200 and my search for good amplifier is over 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welborne Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Like you, my amp search for Klipschon and La Scala is over after I have stumbled across the Wiener tpa3118 class d. I am even selling my all Tango-stuffed built in Japan Vt25 se amp and a few other tube amps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I sold my last tube amp. It sounds great, but so do my Wiener TPA3118, h/k 630 and h/k 730. I'm too old to still enjoy fussing with tubes. I'd rather spend my golden years enjoying music than dissecting sound effects recordings. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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