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Purifi Based Amps - Any Opinions?

Hello all,

I've been trying to gather information and spur conversation regarding these class D amp modules over on the AVS forum as well as the Magnepan user group with virtually no interest. I know they're fairly new to the market so first hand experience is probably slim at this point. I thought I'd reach out here also.

I'm going to be diving back into some Magnepan speakers in the near future and I'm considering an amplifier based on these modules or a Hegel class AB amp. 

The distortion and wattage specs are really really good on the Purifi modules but I have some concern about the output current capability. Maggie's are known to like high current to sound their best and these modules max out at 25 amps per channel. 

Any thoughts and opinions will be appreciated.


Joe

joemags
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noble100
2,419 posts
 
joemags:" That iron grip on the panel is exactly why I'm interested in the Hegel and Purify."

     That's my point, Joe.  The sound of the bass on any Magnepan is going to sound different depending on whether you power them with a class AB or a class D amp.  Even the type of amps used to power any subs used will influence the overall system sound.  

Tim
mlsstl
1,438 posts
 
My  Hypex NCore NC252MP from VTV arrived last week and I've been enjoying it immensely. It is a well-built, good-looking amp and I have been very satisfied with its sound. 

As noted above, they also have versions available with the Purifi and Pascal modules besides the Hypex version I bought. If you are in the US and don't want to purchase from overseas, it is worth checking out VTV. 
helomech
1,706 posts
 
It's a wonder why REL
 uses class AB for their subs when Class D produces the superior bass... 
ricred1
2,050 posts
 
helomech,

REL uses a Class AB in their G1 MKII and some of their other subs, but Class D in their No. 25, 212/SE, S/812, Carbon Limited, and S/510. 
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