info on W4S 5 channel amp?

mole'
mole' Posts: 3,160
edited September 2010 in Electronics
wanted to get some info on this amp. Pros and cons.

here is a link to it.

http://www.wyred4sound.com/webapps/site/74030/117839/shopping/shopping-view.html?pid=339143&b_id=&find_groupid=18048
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited August 2010
    With rated efficiency >80% then they must be Class D.Most likely ICE modules sourced from B&O like their other models.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2010
    Yes, I believe they're also ICE powered. Excellent sounding amps, I have two and may be picking up a 3rd soon. Only negative, they're not common ground and will need an A1-A isolation transformer to work with P/B SDA's.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited August 2010
    I have a ST-1000 and ST-250. They are wonderful amps.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Yes, I believe they're also ICE powered. Excellent sounding amps, I have two and may be picking up a 3rd soon. Only negative, they're not common ground and will need an A1-A isolation transformer to work with P/B SDA's.

    :(:(
    mole'
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,000
    edited August 2010
    Sunfire to the rescue!!!:D:p
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Sunfire to the rescue!!!:D:p

    i see myself getting one of those sooner or later. just have to find a nice higher wpc 5ch.
    mole'
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    Sunfire to the rescue!!!:D:p
    In that case, he may as well save some money and get an Emo, they're made by the same people.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,000
    edited August 2010
    Face wrote: »
    In that case, he may as well save some money and get an Emo, they're made by the same people.

    If it ain't signed by Bob, it ain't a Sunfire! I don't know who builds them now that Mr. Carver is no longer in charge. I just know that EMO and Sunfire share nothing in common. Carver Digital on the other hand...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    If it ain't signed by Bob, it ain't a Sunfire! I don't know who builds them now that Mr. Carver is no longer in charge. I just know that EMO and Sunfire share nothing in common. Carver Digital on the other hand...

    those are PRETTY!!!!


    http://cgi.ebay.com/BOB-CARVERS-SUNFIRE-ETCHED-GLASS-SIGN-PLAQUE-/170443890439?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27af3f5f07#ht_625wt_911
    mole'
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2010
    I have a D-Sonic IceAmp and love it. Most of the B&O ICE modules are identical with only the chasis being different. Some makers may add small differences here and there but the modules remain the same. Dennis is a great guy to work with and they even customize the amp as you like.

    http://www.d-sonic.net/
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited August 2010
    Sherardp wrote: »
    I have a D-Sonic IceAmp and love it. Most of the B&O ICE modules are identical with only the chasis being different. Some makers may add small differences here and there but the modules remain the same. Dennis is a great guy to work with and they even customize the amp as you like.

    http://www.d-sonic.net/

    MAGNUM 2000-5 is a nice looking amp. has some power

    3 X 525W / 8Ω 3 front channels
    2 X 250W / 8Ω 2 rear channels
    mole'
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2010
    W4S adds a few tweaks to the ICE modules and an input buffer.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • cstmar01
    cstmar01 Posts: 4,424
    edited September 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Yes, I believe they're also ICE powered. Excellent sounding amps, I have two and may be picking up a 3rd soon. Only negative, they're not common ground and will need an A1-A isolation transformer to work with P/B SDA's.

    could you still strap the negatives together or would that not work? probably a stupid question but I had to ask :o
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    could you still strap the negatives together or would that not work? probably a stupid question but I had to ask :o
    It's not a stupid question at all. I would contact EJ at Wyred4Sound and ask him, he's usually pretty quick to respond. http://www.wyred4sound.com/contact.html
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited September 2010
    I have been seriously looking at getting the STI 500. I am wondering if these amps are warm, bright, mostly neutral?
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    I'm running a STI-500 in one of my rigs and I would say it's very neutral.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited September 2010
    Hey face. What have you compared the sti500 to? This will be my first integrated but I'm a little worried that it might not work great with my newly aquired Monitor Audio GS60's which tend to be a little on the bright side.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    Ah, a McIntosh MC-7270, MC-126, Pass Aleph 5, Aleph 2(?) monos, Ayon Crossfire, couple of misc. chip amps, Manley Stingray, Peachtree Nova, and possibly more.

    IMO, Wyred gear is very neutral, it doesn't add or take anything away. What are you using now and what do you have for a source?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited September 2010
    My source is my oppo bdp83 Nuforce. Arcam av9 pre/pro. Arcam amp. The Arcam stuff is known to match very well with Monitor Audio GS as they are a shade bright and the Arcam is warm. Not sure what characteristic the oppo is throwing into the equation. The STI500 gets rave reviews but it would be a shame if it could not tame the brightness of the GS60
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited September 2010
    cstmar01 wrote: »
    could you still strap the negatives together or would that not work? probably a stupid question but I had to ask :o
    I know the ASP series of ICE modules have differential outputs so you shouldn't strap the grounds.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    jayman_1975 wrote: »
    My source is my oppo bdp83 Nuforce. Arcam av9 pre/pro. Arcam amp. The Arcam stuff is known to match very well with Monitor Audio GS as they are a shade bright and the Arcam is warm. Not sure what characteristic the oppo is throwing into the equation. The STI500 gets rave reviews but it would be a shame if it could not tame the brightness of the GS60
    If your system is still bright with Arcam gear, I'd look into room treatments, different cables, or go speaker shopping again.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • jayman_1975
    jayman_1975 Posts: 672
    edited September 2010
    I don't have the speakers yet they are on their way to me. I guess I might be jumping the gun a little. I was just window shopping for a good integrated and had this one on my short list.
    Onkyo TX NR 5008 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Oppo BDP 93 modified by The Upgrade Company
    Arcam CD37
    Monitor Audio Gold GS 60
    Revolver Audio Music 5 towers.(surround)
    Vandersteen V2W
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