Sonic Impact amp-- any thoughts on it? [message #7796] |
Wed, 13 April 2005 22:02 |
lon
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There is some discussion on this elsewhere. It was sort of like I came in on the middle of the discussion. Looks to be a bargain gainclone and those using them want to modify the power supply and get it off batteries.
I see the slot for this as a dedicated computer amp, but the users are using it with their high end components like turntables and getting a good response. Also some entrepreneurs are doing upgrade tweaks.
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Re: Sonic Impact amp-- any thoughts on it? [message #7799 is a reply to message #7798] |
Thu, 14 April 2005 12:44 |
lon
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Here is one thread. You may have to subscribe to ask questions. It's a good place. I've been on it for years. http://fullrangedriver.com/tiki-view_forum_thread.php?comments_parentId=5031&topics_threshold=0&topics_offset=14&topics_sort_mode=commentDate_desc&topics_find=&forumId=1
[Maybe this thread should be in One Chip Amps?} Let me know to move. http://www.sixmoons.com/audioreviews/sonicimpact/t_3.html (See Big Rig Into T-Rex) http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread/t-50870.html
(parts List and construction details)
There seems to be a lot out there about this but it's all new to me.
I'll be interested to see where this goes. What I noticed was that Godzilla was using the same speaks I am (but not in a straight pipe which is the Fostex 127e.
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Re: Sonic Impact amp-- any thoughts on it? [message #7801 is a reply to message #7800] |
Fri, 15 April 2005 07:53 |
GarMan
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M, Where would you say the sweetspot is on the frequency spectrum of these amps, or would you consider them an all-around performer? For example, in general, SS excels in bass, SET in mid. I'd like to know if these would work well powering a supertweeter in a multi-amp system. gar.
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Re: Sonic Impact amp-- any thoughts on it? [message #7804 is a reply to message #7800] |
Fri, 15 April 2005 23:38 |
lon
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I just lately saw these replies-- must have missed one of the mail updates where I usually see this stuff first. We see here what works with the larger builds, but what would be a good match is desing for nearfield computer speaks with this amp? Any suggestions or build topics? I am firmly entrenched in the single driver camp (mostly because I do not have an electronics background.)
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SoundPax [Re: Sonic Impact amp-- any thoughts on it? [message #7806 is a reply to message #7805] |
Sat, 16 April 2005 13:54 |
lon
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Groovy. The planars and the SI amp come in package for $70 retail. The ad copy is great too: "after _months_ of research...." [emphasis added]. So the planars are cardboard with transducers running through the Sonic Impact amp? Or are they true planars membranes? I remember an elegant planar design put forth at one of the zen forums-- that was a long time ago. Construction details were never forthcoming from the author.
This is obviously a 'high retail' product. But I certainly haven't seen it or anything like it in the stores. Not to be snooty, but it sort of looks like something found at your favorite Box Box store.
As to the Jordan, yes I've been fascinated by Jim Griffin's build for years. But the price of the Jordan is getting further out of reach as our currency devalues and the war goes on. I good looking build from BrianGT. My plan was to retrofit 2 well made carcasses I have with the Jordan 92s or a single driver equivalent of high quality but lower price point. Thanks for the BrianGT link. It shows a lot of detail on that build.
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