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View Poll Results: What options would you like to see for the Hypex amps?
Stereo power 7 30.43%
Stereo integrated 4 17.39%
AV multi-channel power amp 5 21.74%
Multi-channel power amp for use with active cross-overs 0 0%
AMp to build into active speakers 5 21.74%
Monoblock Power 13 56.52%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 23. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 29th July 2007, 08:17 AM
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Default Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

Hello Peter
I know that you are planning to produce amp kits using the Hypex modules. I assume that these will be stereo power or integrated amps. It occurs to me that the Hypex modules would be great candidates for AV - great sound combined with low power consumption. Also to make active or semi-active DIY speakers, or multi-channel amps for use with active cross-overs.
So I would like to suggest a Monobloc or multi-channel or modular option for these kits, or at least some sort of flexibility to allow them to be used beyond just a stereo amp. Maybe a monobloc chassis option with side fixings which would allow them to be joined together up to as many channels as desired. And/or plate-amp option to allow them to be built into a speaker.
What do others think?
Max
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Old 29th July 2007, 04:29 PM
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Default Re: Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

The amp's could be built as mono modules so you could use as many as you need for stereo or five to seven multi channel.

I think it is only really worthwhile pursuing with the higher power 400w per channel or 700w units for stereo systems.
I have no interest in the lower powered solid state, which is readily available affordably commercially.

However the lower power module options would be good for a multi channel amp.
Class D design av amp's must have proven troublesome for manufacturers as all the affordable multichannel amp designs remain very bulky class AB units and these ugly behemoths have very low WAF (which seems the single most important factor today)
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Old 30th July 2007, 02:17 PM
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Default Re: Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

Hey!...where's the monobloc option in the 'vote'?
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Old 1st August 2007, 04:47 AM
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Default Re: Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

Dohhh!!!
Peter, could you add a monobloc option please.
Sorry
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Old 4th January 2008, 11:14 AM
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Default Re: Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

Has anything developed in terms of a Hypex based WD kit or is it about to?

I'm seriously considering just buying a bunch of bits from Hypex to have a go with these but would hold off If I knew a WD kit with a nice enclosure etc wasn't too far off.

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Old 4th January 2008, 01:34 PM
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Default Re: Monobloc or Multi-channel option for hypex amps

I'd like to add a vote for the monoblock option as I believe that most RFI from these types of amplifier designs result from the loudspeaker cables acting as transmitter antennae.

Using the Pre3's ability to drive long speaker cable runs via balanced outputs should reduce the effects of this RFI by allowing the monblocks to be placed close to loudspeakers & use of shorter cables to connect to the power amp outputs.

Just my tuppence worth

Michael
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