D-SONIC SOA Class-D Core Amps. The best Class-D ?

Hi Tim, this delay must be very stressful... In case you ever opted for a pivot, NAD Electronics has just released its first Masters Series stereo amplifier based on NCore technology, priced at an attractive $3K. See:

http://nadelectronics.com/products/masters-series/M22-Stereo-Power-Amplifier

At least on paper, the device looks very interesting... It uses the NCore module as a subcomponent of a fairly sophisticated circuit, not as an all-in-one amplifier connected to I/O terminals.

G.

Hi Guido,

The new NAD looks very interesting. But I'm kind of committed to the Abletec now, since I've already bought the modules, amp cases,connectors, etc.
I'm not too stressed yet; the delay has allowed me to be able to pay in cash once they're completed.
I was going to call James today for an update but got diverted. I'm going to try and get an update tomorrow.

Thanks,
Tim

Has anyone had a chance to compare 1000ASP ice based amp with new d-sonic amps based AMS1000-2600?
I'm in the market for stereo amp, but want to do my due diligence before ordering.
I had an old outlaw 770(200x7) amp driving Pioneer S-1EX, S-7EX and other surrounds. When I switched to older D-sonic 3500-7, the difference was astounding in terms of bass control, sound stage, dynamics and imaging.
I'm wondering how much of an improvement would it be with amps based on newer AMS1000-2600 module. I will continue to use the 3500-7 for other 5 channels.

Hi guys I just received my D-sonic M3-1500m for my Dynaudio C4 MKII. I just hooked it up and powered them on and noticed a slight poppy sound. This has never happened with any of my previous amps including other class D amps like Bel Cantos and Wyred 4 Sound. I decided to unplug the XLR connection from my preamp and power them on and still a slight popping sound from each speaker. I have upgraded cables and each plugged in my Monster power conditioner. Additionally, when I turn up the music to medium-higher volumes I can start hearing a slight ticking/popping sound when I adjust the volume up or down. Should I be worried? Is it damaging my speakers? I called Dennis and left a message waiting on reply from. Otherwise these little mono amps sound pretty impressive, especially in the lower frequency region. Tons of bass! My speakers sound even bigger and more powerful. I have had Mcintosh MC452, Parasound JC-1, BC Ref500m, W4S SX-1000 MKII, and so on. I need to burn these in more to see if they open up a little more on the upper frequency region. Anyone want to share there thoughts?

Don, you can expect break-in to last anywhere from 600 hours to 1500 hours with your new amps.... Initial performance is almost always limited in the treble region. During breakin, performance is expected to fluctuate wildly, and become occasionally bothersome... but performance will trend upwards in the longer run and anomalies will disappear.

A popping sound on power up is common with amps that do not use a soft start relay, and a clicking and slight popping is also possible when you rapidly increase volume on the pre, particularly when approaching or passing beyond unity gain... Good idea to check in with Dennis though.

G.