Is that what the MP stands for?He only works with NCore MP modules so far, and these have Mains Powered input.
For 12V (car audio?) I suggest looking at the Alpine PDX-V9.
Is that what the MP stands for?He only works with NCore MP modules so far, and these have Mains Powered input.
For 12V (car audio?) I suggest looking at the Alpine PDX-V9.
Yes, as opposed to the DC powered modules like NC500/NC1200/NC2K, which require a power supply.Is that what the MP stands for?
Sounds great, but I wonder how long it will be before someone complains that you have gotten cheap and stopped powder coating the insides of the cases to save a few pennies!Building off comments/measurements from the recent 502 review and tear down by @amirm, once my inventory of current cases runs out, all future cases will have the inside left bare and not powder coated. I was able to work out a discount with my case manufacturer so the extra step to ensure this during processing won't translate to a price increase.
This isn't a ground breaking or performance change, more so just to ensure grounding is always even and possibly better thermal transfer in the module base plates.
It should not vary, unless an amp is using some type of custom input filters or something. Per the Hypex datasheets, the 252 needs about 2.8v for peak output at 8 ohms and 2.34v at 4ohms. The 502 needs 4.6 and 3.3, respectively. RMS values are about 2/3 of peak.Hi
What minimum input voltage is necessary to ensure that the full output wattage is achieved?
I ask because I have a few different preamplifiers which vary quite a bit in their output.
I am probably more interested in the NC252MP, although would like to know for both
I possibly could look up the specs on Hypex’s website, but it may be different in these implementations (?)
Thank you
Not dumb at all. This is something known as a 'power amp' which boosts the signal a fixed amount (and delivers as much power as required). It requires a preamp to feed the leveled signal which determines volume or loudness.Okay this is going to sound like a dumb question. But how am I supposed to adjust the volume on this speaker amp? All amps I've used before have a prominent volume control knob and I don't seem to see one from Amir's review.
Okay this is going to sound like a dumb question. But how am I supposed to adjust the volume on this speaker amp? All amps I've used before have a prominent volume control knob and I don't seem to see one from Amir's review.
Same supplier, just a customized front plate for VTV.Looks just like my VTV case.
Nope! You'd be fine. An amp will only put out the amount of power the speaker "draws". It won't be constantly putting out 350w. You could hook up a speaker only rated for 100w and it would still be fine under normal usage*My turn for a "dumb question".....I'm considering a 4-channel Buckeye to power my R-L-C speakers.
Will the larger Hypex amps blow/ruin my speakers based on the power ratings below?
- Mains (R-L) are Klipsch RF7 ii's (250W RMS / 1000W Peak)
- Center is a Klipsch RC64 ii (200W RMS / 800W Peak)
NC502MP
- 2x450w @ 2ohm
- 2x500w @ 4ohm
- 2x350w @ 8ohm
NC252MP
- 2x180w @ 2ohm
- 2x250w @ 4ohm
- 2x150w @ 8ohm
Thanks!
They will be fine, and besides, you are in control of the volume. Unless you are using your speakers outdoors or in concert hall size space, your ears could never withstand the volume produced by 200 continuous watts!My turn for a "dumb question".....I'm considering a 4-channel Buckeye to power my R-L-C speakers.
Will the larger Hypex amps blow/ruin my speakers based on the power ratings below?
- Mains (R-L) are Klipsch RF7 ii's (250W RMS / 1000W Peak)
- Center is a Klipsch RC64 ii (200W RMS / 800W Peak)
NC502MP
- 2x450w @ 2ohm
- 2x500w @ 4ohm
- 2x350w @ 8ohm
NC252MP
- 2x180w @ 2ohm
- 2x250w @ 4ohm
- 2x150w @ 8ohm
Thanks!
Especially with speakers rated at 100+ sensitivityThey will be fine, and besides, you are in control of the volume. Unless you are using your speakers outdoors or in concert hall size space, your ears could never withstand the volume produced by 200 continuous watts!
It is better to have a more powerful amp than a underpowered amp because the lower powered amps "clip" and that damages speakers. Having a powerful amp means you will probably never even get close to "clipping."My turn for a "dumb question".....I'm considering a 4-channel Buckeye to power my R-L-C speakers.
Will the larger Hypex amps blow/ruin my speakers based on the power ratings below?
- Mains (R-L) are Klipsch RF7 ii's (250W RMS / 1000W Peak)
- Center is a Klipsch RC64 ii (200W RMS / 800W Peak)
NC502MP
- 2x450w @ 2ohm
- 2x500w @ 4ohm
- 2x350w @ 8ohm
NC252MP
- 2x180w @ 2ohm
- 2x250w @ 4ohm
- 2x150w @ 8ohm
Thanks!