Yes I am. I have only read good things about the ncores, plus I am a keen DIY er so they sound like a good fun project. Need to field some opinions from people that have heard them first however.
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Yes I am. I have only read good things about the ncores, plus I am a keen DIY er so they sound like a good fun project. Need to field some opinions from people that have heard them first however.
sam_cat
C'est Crounchifique!
I have a pair, and ran a HackerNap before.. Big upgrade over the HackerNAP, more accurate, faster and I find them more listenable. Feels like all they do is make what comes in louder, not adding any coloration to the sound.
Worth a try, it was a good fun and not difficult project assembling the nCore monoblocks, sold mine after a few months.
My ex nCores can be viewed here - - > http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=bvp8d148pvkdmsdtb6o2160i95&topic=105438.560
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JohnW
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There are two full pallets loaded with the amps - so there are plenty available although I don't know the colour split without counting them.
Thanks Lars, any reason (not happy with sound?) why you sold them?
misterdog
Not the canine kind
Came to conclusion that Class D is not for me, but now i know
fusion5
on the dark side of hifi...
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With ESL's you only need 1 pair of amps (monoblocks)
I know, but I find it hard to cancel my active speaker project
Hi John,
I go away without net access for 10 days and it takes me another two weeks to catch up with developments.
I’m in on the Detox project and have just added my development cost payment. I may need two (see next post).
Great work on your analysis of the impact of the SMPS on the Regen.
I go away without net access for 10 days and it takes me another two weeks to catch up with developments.
I’m in on the Detox project and have just added my development cost payment. I may need two (see next post).
Great work on your analysis of the impact of the SMPS on the Regen.
Looking forward to the FDAC with CD slot loader.
It occurred to me, with the availability of rear panel space, if two USB inputs could be provided? I don’t know if I am atypical but I have 3 USB sources and a second USB input to switch to would be useful. After all 2 x SPDIF coaxial and 2 x SPDIF optical are the norms.
Out of curiosity I wonder how many, if any, would be interested in a second USB input.
Best wishes to yourself, Renata and the canines.
Roger.
It occurred to me, with the availability of rear panel space, if two USB inputs could be provided? I don’t know if I am atypical but I have 3 USB sources and a second USB input to switch to would be useful. After all 2 x SPDIF coaxial and 2 x SPDIF optical are the norms.
Out of curiosity I wonder how many, if any, would be interested in a second USB input.
Best wishes to yourself, Renata and the canines.
Roger.
ti33er
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Hi LarsS
Are you able to be specific about what your distaste in nc400 is/was ...of course it's a personal thing at the end of the day, but nice to know what you did/didn't like!
My short list is nc400 (possibly BiAmp solution), Job-225 or Job-250 Monoblocks, or John's 8200MB (or later a Westlake designed alternative to VFET)!
Of course I would prefer to support Mr Westlake where I can, but I don't want to upgrading amps again in the very near future if I can help it.
Thanks
Ciunas Audio
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Thanks John - great work on measuring the Regen's SMPS.
Good work on effectively eliminating the 8Khz packet noise too.
Good work on effectively eliminating the 8Khz packet noise too.
timola
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Hi JohnW, Excellent post on the Linear PSU versus the Regen SMPS...alarmingly clear, even to a novice like me.
I think BobL knew this from just listening to the difference....I would say BobL has the ears required for an excellent Beta-tester for FDAC and DETOX....should he wish to accept the mission of course.
I personally would value his opinion (like yours)
I think BobL knew this from just listening to the difference....I would say BobL has the ears required for an excellent Beta-tester for FDAC and DETOX....should he wish to accept the mission of course.
I personally would value his opinion (like yours)
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