A review finally on these. They look to be an affordable entry into the Class D arena. Balanced Monoblocks to boot.
Emotiva Stealth PA-1 Balanced IcePower Class D Monoblock
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59volvo
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I wonder how it would compare against the crown class d series like the xls-2002 or the QSC GX/D series or the TPA-3255/3251?
They use the same Ice modules PSAudio uses in some of their amps, which are far more expensive. I think Peachtree also uses them. IcePower and Hypex N500 seem to be in the better class D amps around. So far, since these were introduced this Summer this is the first review I've seen.
45rpmspinner
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Basically the same as DIYers have been doing for years.
Use the Class D module of your choice and box it up. A no frills power amp solution.
Much of Ghent Audio's business is providing pre-made boxes, connectors, etc, for Hypex and Icepower units.
https://www.ghentaudio.com/kit/index.html
Looks like that's the Icepower 300AS1 module in the Emotiva....and nothing else.
For that price, I wouldn't think the profit margin is very large.
Probably spend something close to that doing it yourself.
Use the Class D module of your choice and box it up. A no frills power amp solution.
Much of Ghent Audio's business is providing pre-made boxes, connectors, etc, for Hypex and Icepower units.
https://www.ghentaudio.com/kit/index.html
Looks like that's the Icepower 300AS1 module in the Emotiva....and nothing else.
For that price, I wouldn't think the profit margin is very large.
Probably spend something close to that doing it yourself.
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Mike at Mivera just sold a bunch of his IceEdge amps using the Ghent case at a lower price then the cases he had manufactured prior.
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