My next amp
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
My next amp
I want this to be my next amp 
The ******** smashing ooontz that Kale talks about
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...roducts_id=550
From their site:
Model Name : NINe.5 Amplifier
Large 5 Channel Car Audio Amplifier
RMS Power @ 12.5v : Front Channels
4 x 100 @ 4Ohm @ 0.05%THD
4 x 55 @ 8Ohm @ 0.05%THD
4 x 175 @ 2Ohm @ 0.05%THD
2 x 350 @ 4Ohm @ 0.05%THD
RMS Power (Subwoofer Channel) @ 12.5v :
1 x 250w @ 4Ohm @ 0.09%THD
1 x 450w @ 2Ohm @ 0.09%THD
1 x 600w @ 1Ohm @ 0.09%THD
The ******** smashing ooontz that Kale talks about
http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/pro...roducts_id=550
From their site:
Model Name : NINe.5 Amplifier
Large 5 Channel Car Audio Amplifier
RMS Power @ 12.5v : Front Channels
4 x 100 @ 4Ohm @ 0.05%THD
4 x 55 @ 8Ohm @ 0.05%THD
4 x 175 @ 2Ohm @ 0.05%THD
2 x 350 @ 4Ohm @ 0.05%THD
RMS Power (Subwoofer Channel) @ 12.5v :
1 x 250w @ 4Ohm @ 0.09%THD
1 x 450w @ 2Ohm @ 0.09%THD
1 x 600w @ 1Ohm @ 0.09%THD
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It's pretty cool... I'd rather have the new cadence 5 channel FXA-5100 it can be had for roughly half the price, and isn't 2 feet long.
4 x 100 Watts @ 4 Ohm
4 x 150 Watts @ 2 Ohm
1 x 300 Watts @ 4 Ohm
1 x 400 Watts @ 2 Ohm
In fact, I'm going to be getting the cadence amp pretty soon for the other vehicle.
4 x 100 Watts @ 4 Ohm
4 x 150 Watts @ 2 Ohm
1 x 300 Watts @ 4 Ohm
1 x 400 Watts @ 2 Ohm
In fact, I'm going to be getting the cadence amp pretty soon for the other vehicle.
Last edited by Kale; Aug 2, 2007 at 01:37 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '06
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Le Mans Master
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St Jude Donor '13
That NINe.5 is definitely an interesting piece. What I found of particular interest is that it's a hybrid amp. The front/rear channels are class A/B while the sub channel is class D. Smart design and I'll be interested in hearing opinions of anyone that might grab one.
Last edited by TheKomoman; Aug 2, 2007 at 07:44 AM.
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Ducking scott's hand again...
Worst active XO I ever laid my hands on. Amps are big power in a small chassis, with zero refinement. There are obvious physical limitations that come with amp designs. You can't have big power, small footprint and good sound. There are reasons that amps like Xtant, Zapco, eD (no personal experience yet, but well-reviewed), etc. aren't in small chassis but are still regarded among the best sound. You have to also recognize that on top of all these things, Cadence is inexpensive to boot. That make it all but certain that compromises were made. There's no free lunch. Some things simply can't be overcome. The Alpine PDX series is another excellent example. Great power in an unbelievably small package, but after a little time with one, it's not among the best in sound.
I'm not saying Cadence doesn't have their place in the food chain, but they're not near the top either.
Worst active XO I ever laid my hands on. Amps are big power in a small chassis, with zero refinement. There are obvious physical limitations that come with amp designs. You can't have big power, small footprint and good sound. There are reasons that amps like Xtant, Zapco, eD (no personal experience yet, but well-reviewed), etc. aren't in small chassis but are still regarded among the best sound. You have to also recognize that on top of all these things, Cadence is inexpensive to boot. That make it all but certain that compromises were made. There's no free lunch. Some things simply can't be overcome. The Alpine PDX series is another excellent example. Great power in an unbelievably small package, but after a little time with one, it's not among the best in sound.
I'm not saying Cadence doesn't have their place in the food chain, but they're not near the top either.
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PDX uses ICE which supposedly has the lowest amount of distortion. But that's what Bang Olufson says. Not exactly impartial. 
I went from ARC amps to PDX, and I have to say I didn't notice a quality difference, but my stage did seem to get a little ...smaller.
So you are not in Richard Clarks school of thought then, I assume?
Please keep in mind that us normal mortals can't hear the subtle differences between say, a Zapco and Hifonics amp. - Noise floor aside.
I went from ARC amps to PDX, and I have to say I didn't notice a quality difference, but my stage did seem to get a little ...smaller.So you are not in Richard Clarks school of thought then, I assume?
Please keep in mind that us normal mortals can't hear the subtle differences between say, a Zapco and Hifonics amp. - Noise floor aside.
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PDX uses ICE which supposedly has the lowest amount of distortion. But that's what Bang Olufson says. Not exactly impartial. I went from ARC amps to PDX, and I have to say I didn't notice a quality difference, but my stage did seem to get a little ...smaller.
So you are not in Richard Clarks school of thought then, I assume?
Please keep in mind that us normal mortals can't hear the subtle differences between say, a Zapco and Hifonics amp. - Noise floor aside.
I went from ARC amps to PDX, and I have to say I didn't notice a quality difference, but my stage did seem to get a little ...smaller.So you are not in Richard Clarks school of thought then, I assume?
Please keep in mind that us normal mortals can't hear the subtle differences between say, a Zapco and Hifonics amp. - Noise floor aside.
