Purifi Class D: Junk?


So, from the previous thread about high-end class D the Purifi module was brought up. I decided to get a cheap example from VTV, a simple stereo unit with a single Purifi module and matching Hypex SMPS. Standard input buffer. I got it in yesterday. First impression wasn't what I was expecting: weak, congested dynamics is what stood out to me. I expected greater expression through my ProAc D30Rs. The other problems such as poor soundstage, thin / boring character, etc, I marked up to needing burn-in before evaluating. So it's been 24 hours, I would still expect to get at least the high control / damping of high end class D and dynamic power, but it's just not present.

Could it be an impedance mismatch? Other manufacturers selling the Purifi with their custom input buffers are reporting 47k Ohms. VTV doesn't say in the manual or on the site. I checked the Purifi data sheet which reports...2.2k Ohms on SE???? That can't be right?? That's absurdly low! Am I reading the right spec? My preamp has an output impedance of 230 Ohms. Can someone confirm that the stock Purifi has this ultra-low input impedance?
madavid0
Hi guys!

Greetings from New Zealand!
Hope you're all keeping safe n well!

Seems like another derailed subject!

I'm extreamly happy with my March audio P451 Purifi class D monoblocks!
They Definately blew away my Naim NAP250 amp by a huge margin. 
But hey, what do I know?
We all hear differently and all have different preferences. 

I can however back up lots of very positive reviews raving about modern class D power amplifiers. 
I'm a total convert, 
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 

Cheers! Tony. 

there are plenty of happy owners who trusted ricevs. GFi, is butthurt that ricevs continues to back him into corners with no way out, except to, well, be Gfi
In regards to the Naim, I have a Chinese clone of the NAP200. It doesn't sound as good as I recalled hearing from a dealer but that was a few years ago...and might have been one of the integrated now that I think of it...anyway I haven't tested that against the VTV yet. In fact the Purifi is due for another listen.


I’ve repaired a few Naim 250’s, the best was the first model with regulated rails back in the 80-90’s and they weren’t that good, they all oscillate at a drop of the hat, don’t think it would take much to beat them. If fact Naim dealers warned against putting them together with Quad ESL’s. And in the 80's Tocord speaker cable made them blow their guts.

Cheers George