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Ice Amp 125ASX2

Are amps with this module comparable to the better class AB amps? The Tripath amps tended to be weak with bass and highs were a bit rolled off...so I guess I'm wondering if the ICE Amps have solved the problems inherent to Class D? Thanks   
seanheis1
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noble100
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seanheis 1,

     geared4me has a good point about knowing your budget range,so please answer this 5th question,too..

Thanks,

Tim
seanheis1 OP
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5. I'm not sure there really is a budget. The Ice module costs about $200 and then I would need to buy a case and connectors. The total cost would be about $300. Thanks 
erik_squires
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I have not heard all of them but the ICEPower 250ASP are very good. Very neutral with good dynamics.  May be too boring for some audiophiles.  They dont add anything or take it away.  If you are looking for an amp to color your sound the ICEPower modules are not it.

I can also recommend Ghentoo cases and kits.

Best,

Erik
erik_squires
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im no historian, but the icepower modules went through a couple of generations.  Make sure to get the latest.
timlub
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These particular Ice modules are fine,  they definitely enter the so called "audiophile territory".... the guy that designed the modules that you are looking at left B&O and has been designing for Abletec.  A couple of his amps there have a great rep.... Their are plenty of ney sayers about Class D, but I've sat in front of several since about 2010,  These are nice sounding units. 

I hope this helps.... another Tim

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