Amp quandry...what do I do!!!

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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited October 2007
    Just to make things a bit more complicated for you.....he he...add to the list this one:

    Belles 350a reference (with the slow start unless you want to blow up something).
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited October 2007
    GV#27 wrote: »
    May I ask how it is implemented differently?Is it using a linear power supply instead of a switching supply?
    Maybe implementation wasn't the best word choice, perhaps example was better.

    If you look at the Trio compared to other Icepower amps it is pretty bare bones. It uses the lowest powered icemodule without the SMPS, I believe it is a 200A. Nothing special is done to this module, it seems that it is stock with a power supply added.

    Some brands choose to mod the modules, such as EVS and Red Dragon Audio. Others have custom implementations made to their specs like Jeff Rowland. Others still will focus on overbuilt power supplies like the H20 models. Some just focus on good wiring, good chassis, and a good power supply like PS Audio and Bel Canto.

    If you compare it to other PS Audio IcePower amps for example it is according to Paul McGowan, lacking "a much nicer chassis, the Gain Cells, better performing ICE modules" that the GCA line has.

    Thats why I said it wasn't the best implementation, it is pretty much stock icepower.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited October 2007
    Derailed again.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,222
    edited October 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    Derailed again.

    Doesn't take long does it Joe. A new thread talking about IcePower might not be a bad idea, huh fellows!!! :D
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  • ka7niq
    ka7niq Posts: 577
    edited October 2007
    Gaara wrote: »
    As for the review, Srajan didn't seem to fall in love with these amps as he did with the Bel Cantos. Last I checked he used the Bel Canto S300 for his Gallos, and fellow Gallo owner John Potis uses the Bel Canto REF1000s.
    Do not believe everything you read.
    Srjan is not God.
    Much going on 'behind the scenes' in reviews you may not be aware of.
    Suggestion ?
    Cultivate a group of audiophiles who not only can hear, but hear like you ?
    I think you may find them a tad more objective.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited October 2007
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    A new thread talking about IcePower might not be a bad idea, huh fellows!!! :D
    Sorry dude my bad,I was curious so asked for abit more info on some modules mentioned in one of the posts.Hijacking wasn't the intent.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,672
    edited October 2007
    ka7niq wrote: »
    Do not believe everything you read.

    HELLO!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited October 2007
    ka7niq wrote: »
    Do not believe everything you read.
    Srjan is not God.

    It never ceases to amaze me

    that you in your arrogance

    and sickening pompousness

    think that you are God!

    Who let you back

    on this forum?

    You come off as nothing more

    than a child looking for attention.

    You and your

    alter ego ABX

    have now

    been banished

    to the

    ignore list.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited October 2007
    venomclan wrote: »
    Phil,
    You may want to add the Mccormack DNA-500 amp to your list. I have no experience with this amp but in all my research everywhere, this is called one of the best sub $10K amps around. They are $7K new but show up sometimes for under $4k used, in the same ballpark as your Mac. Just a heads up. There is one on the Gon now:
    http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1197672296
    Venom

    I'll second that.Was looking for one a year ago but none popped up.Steve also does some great upgrades to his amps if you feel a need.
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