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Apollon audio vs Nord Hypex NC500 mono blocks which to pick

Apollon Audio NC800SLM has ETI BP20C or Neutrik Speakon option(which one is better?), has a switch for XLR and RCA connection option. 3.7 kg with Silver 10mm faceplate

Nord one up NC500MB 4.2 Kg. 

Nord chassis seems to be better but lack of proper separation between power supply and the NC500 module is concerning. Price per unit is almost the same.

Anyone in US making NC500 mono blocks of similar quality and build?. 
geek101
jackd
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Colin at Nord has been at it a whole lot longer and is easy to communicate with.  Unless you just want monoblocks for some reason all you are getting is higher cost and a second case.  I have had both stereo and mono Nord's in house at the same time and no sound difference.  There was a company in the US making them but they were just using off the shelf parts any DIY could buy. 
geek101 OP
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@jackd I was planning to get three may be just get the 3 channel unit would be best ?.
jackd
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Or one stereo and one mono depending on where you were planning on placing them and the width of your shelf.  The width of the faceplate on the standard Nord case is 13 3/8".  The 3 channel is the best choice price wise.  As the whole amp is modular it is easy to work on. 
geek101 OP
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I wonder why no major AMP company in US embraced Hypex NC500 modules yet. ATI still selling NC400 based amps, which are still good.
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