..... new amp for ultra

[Yooy257]

I have had an Ultra for two weeks now and was also searching for a suitable amplifier. It turns out that here in the Netherlands a company had the idea to make a suitable amplifier for the Ultra and it was introduced last week. I ordered it immediately and expect to receive it at the end of this week.

https://internetofmusic.nl/product/iom-ultra/

 

[Burnside]

Mentioned a few times already, for example here

https://forum.wiimhome.com/threads/amp-for-wiim-ultra-set-up-help.5348/post-93955

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Perhaps they should all be merged into one single thread.

 

[Burnside]

Perhaps they should all be merged into one single thread.

Or the search function used

 

[slartibartfast]

Or the search function used

When you start a new thread the forum software even lists similar threads before you get to the post writing stage

 

[Neekomax]

Or the search function used

I did a search before I posted, didn't see anything

 

[cooky560]

Funny thing is that this company in the past produced amps with VU already. IT was IOM Classic Premium Mono, do they know how to do it.
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This thing looks cool, reminds me of vintage power amps, would go nicely with any WiiM, is it the same size as a WiiM?

 

[pieterv1]

No harm done! Thanks for sharing

I still find it a bit odd looking: by exactly following the Ultra's dimensions it's unnecessary tall for the amplifier board sitting inside. And why the glossy black surrounding... Just a plain metal box - color matched to the WiiM's aluminum enclosure would've looked a lot better. And lower height, but with the same footprint so it could be stacked on top of or below the Ultra, looking more like an extension rather than two Ultra's stacked on top of each other.

I've said it before, but I still prefer the more utilitarian look and compact size of the Audiophonics offerings, which are technically the exact same amplifiers for less $

 

[Neekomax]

Yeah, thanks, didn't think I was posting anything unwelcome or redundant for the communiuty.

I checked out the Audiophonics website, I'm seeing power amps with same Hypex modules on Black Friday sale for slightly more than what IOM is offering.

 

[pieterv1]

Yeah, thanks, didn't think I was posting anything unwelcome or redundant for the communiuty.

I checked out the Audiophonics website, I'm seeing power amps with same Hypex modules on Black Friday sale for slightly more than what IOM is offering.

The IOM website is showing prices excl VAT

IOM Ultra with NC250MP = €449 excl
Audiophonics with NC250MP = €399,17 excl

AUDIOPHONICS MPA-S250NC RCA Power Amplifier Class D Stereo Ncore NC252MP 2x250W 4 Ohm - Audiophonics

The Audiophonics MPA-S252NC XLR is a stereo amplifier based on an amplification module Hypex Ncore NC252MP. This solution is ideal for anyone who wants to have a large power reserve (2x150W) without sacrificing sound reproduction quality.

www.audiophonics.fr

 

[Neekomax]

Ah! I got fine-printed.

 

[Neekomax]

Just saw an update: No Space Grey available at the moment, apparently they're not able to match that color properly, so it's for the silver havers only unfortunately.

 

[harkpabst]

And why the glossy black surrounding... Just a plain metal box - color matched to the WiiM's aluminum enclosure would've looked a lot better.

As if that was that easy to match the original "colour".

Just saw an update: No Space Grey available at the moment, apparently they're not able to match that color properly, so it's for the silver havers only unfortunately.

The only option so far is the amplifier module. They do provide pictures of the amp below a silver and a space gray WiiM Ultra for a reason. And that's probably the reason why they went with the gloss black surface in the first place: To somehow match both variants of the Ultra.

 

[pieterv1]

The new Ayima A80 looks very interesting!!

Going to wait for the reviews and measurements.

 

[harkpabst]

The new Ayima A80 looks very interesting!!

Going to wait for the reviews and measurements.
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Not really a power amp with Bluetooth, time controls, remote, another display ... all that stuff you don't really need if you own an Ultra.

And not even featuring PFFB. I'm not impressed.

 

[pieterv1]

Not really a power amp with Bluetooth, time controls, remote, another display ... all that stuff you don't really need if you own an Ultra.

And not even featuring PFFB. I'm not impressed.

Apparently it does PFFB

But compared to the NCore and 3E options, the price seems too good to be true maybe? Or am I missing something?

 

[harkpabst]

Apparently it does PFFB

It's not apparent to me. Where did you find this info?

 

[slartibartfast]

It's not apparent to me. Where did you find this info?

AIYIMA A70 Stereo Amplifier Review

and what inputs/outputs it has... From the picture: BT, coax, optical, USB, RCA & TRS.

audiosciencereview.com

 

[pieterv1]

It's not apparent to me. Where did you find this info?

Apparently it's not being mentioned on the Amazon page, but it has already been confirmed by Ayima directly.

Aiyima A80: TPA3255 Stereo Amplifier with ESS9038Q2M DAC: First Look

Dear FMs, There have been few messages shared on new Aiyima A80 in a few different posts, but I found Aiyima A80 on Amazon today and seems like it will be available around Christmas 2024. While @AIYIMA mentioned HERE that A80 has improvements like PFFB, however they haven't mentioned it on their...

www.audiosciencereview.com

Could you explain PFFB in a nutshell?

 

[vdp]

Don't think this will receive much following as a more expensive option but just ordered Apollon Audio Hypex Nilai monoblocks.

Yes more expensive but wanted to get something where I would less quickly feel an itch for upgrading. Rather emotional reasoning, but with the speed those improved chip amps like fosi v3 etc come out I might quickly feel there is again something newer.

Decided on the Nilai after hearing a test YouTube video on purifi vs nilai vs icepower. Not sure if the video is rigged, the test setup was incorrect or whatever but was truly shocked on hearing the difference in handling a complex passage...

YouTube if interested

 

[Musician]

I have had an Ultra for two weeks now and was also searching for a suitable amplifier. It turns out that here in the Netherlands a company had the idea to make a suitable amplifier for the Ultra and it was introduced last week. I ordered it immediately and expect to receive it at the end of this week.

https://internetofmusic.nl/product/iom-ultra/

Very interesting . I have an audiophonics hypex ncore 125 power amp and you can do a gain modification desoldering two resistors to lower the gain 13 dB.
This can probably be done in those IOM Ultra power amps. The ncore 250 and 125 are very good sounding modules.

But…. The best sounding power amp to use with my ultra is a DIY tpa3255 based amplifier I have modified with better components , better sounding to my ears than hypex ncore 125. It cost about 140 dollars to build.

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Post in thread 'WiiM ultra as transport, Rega dac R and Hypex ncore 125'

Dec 7, 2024

I’ve been busy last week building a power amp.
This DIY tpa3255 amplifier sounds better than both Linn 5125 and my Hypex ncore .
Building thread here :

TPA 3255 building thread

Here is the building thread of my tpa3255 amplifier. The board is bought on Amazon and the power brick is 36V 6A . The case is bought at Audiophonics, France. Some modifications gonna be made, but this it the result so far.

www.diyaudio.com

The cost is about 130 dollars including modifications and case / power supply

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