Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51 ....AND OTHERS

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The NAD M27 is 7 channels.  The Cherry Amps are 2 channels (also offered in higher powered Monoblocks, same specs otherwise).  Cherry MEGA specs based on 1800W transformer and double cap upgrades.  The Parasound A51 amp is 5 channels.

Just the specs first....  We can compare other factors later, such as subjective sound quality and price.

Power Output, continuous power per channel into 4Ω, all channels driven
    Parasound: 400W
    NAD: 180W
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 400W
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 675W
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 800W

THD+N, 10W into 8Ω
    Parasound: unknown (rated < 0.2 % at full power)
    NAD: 0.005%
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 0.02%
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 0.005%
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 0.001%

SNR, A-weighted
    Parasound: 112dB
    NAD: 118dB
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 120dB
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 116dB
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 120dB

Damping Factor
    Parasound: >1100 at 20Hz only
    NAD: >750 at 50Hz-1kHz
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: >400 at 0Hz-1kHz, >300 at 10kHz
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: >180 at 20Hz-1KHz
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: >400 at 0Hz-1kHz, >300 at 10kHz

Frequency Response
    Parasound: 5Hz to 100kHz (AC coupled)
    NAD: 3Hz to 100kHz (AC coupled)
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 0Hz to 100kHz (DC coupled)
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 1Hz to 60kHz (AC coupled)
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 0Hz to 150kHz (DC coupled)

Input Impedance
    Parasound: 94k
    NAD: 47k
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 40k
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 20k
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 20k

Input Sensitivity
    Parasound: 1.4V
    NAD: 1.3V
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: 3.2V
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 2.4V
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 3.2V

Weight
    Parasound: 80 lbs
    NAD: 31 lbs
    Cherry Maraschino Stereo: <3 lbs
    Cherry Classic ULTRA Stereo: 42 lbs
    Cherry MEGA Stereo: 42 lbs
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Re: Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51
« Reply #1 on: 14 Jan 2019, 03:24 pm »
Before we get into prices and sound quality....

Looking for suggestions on 2-ch amp comparisons.  Is there a model you'd like me to compare against Cherry Amplifiers?

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Re: Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51
« Reply #2 on: 14 Jan 2019, 03:29 pm »
Nuprime Evolution One and your Megaschino. I'm very curious.
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Re: Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51
« Reply #3 on: 14 Jan 2019, 04:06 pm »
Nuprime Evolution One and your Megaschino. I'm very curious.
Thanks Tommy.
OK, comparing Cherry MEGA MONO to Nuprime Evolution One.  Both are monoblocks....

Power Output, continuous into 4Ω load
    Nuprime: 330W
    Cherry: 900W

THD+N, 10W into 8Ω
    Nuprime: 0.01%
    Cherry: 0.001%

SNR, A-weighted
    Nuprime: 106dB (rated 91dB at 10W)
    Cherry: 120dB

Damping Factor
    Nuprime: not stated
    Cherry: >400 at 0Hz-1kHz, >300 at 10kHz

Frequency Response
    Nuprime: 0Hz to 50kHz (DC coupled)
    Cherry: 0Hz to 150kHz (DC coupled)

Input Impedance
    Nuprime: 1M
    Cherry: 20k

Input Sensitivity
    Nuprime: 1.5V
    Cherry: 3.2V

Weight
    Nuprime: 15 lbs
    Cherry: 42 lbs

Idle Power Consumption
    Nuprime: 17.4W
    Cherry: 20W

Sleep Mode Power Consumption:
    Nuprime: 1.6W
    Cherry: 8W

AC Fuse
    Nuprime: Slow blow, 5A, 250VAC
    Cherry: none (15A circuit breaker)

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Re: Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51
« Reply #4 on: 14 Jan 2019, 04:13 pm »
I’m in Seattle. Where could I hear your amps. I’m about to buy the Nuprime Evo.

Eugene

Thanks Tommy. Tech details of Megaschino are looking very fine. Next on my list is the sq. But in The Netherlands that will be a dealbreaker. Evo one will not be the problem but the Megaschino will be a challenge.

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Re: Comparing Cherry Amps to NAD M27 and Parasound A51
« Reply #6 on: 14 Jan 2019, 04:20 pm »
I’m in Seattle. Where could I hear your amps. I’m about to buy the Nuprime Evo.
We offer a 30-day in-home trial period.  You can compare a Cherry Amp to the Nuprime in your system!  Maybe there are Audio Circle members with Cherry Amps in your area.  What Cherry model(s) are you interested in?  We have some demos available....  Thanks.

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I have no Idea!  My speakers are KEF 900s. What do you suggest comparable to the Evo?

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Thanks Tommy. Tech details of Megaschino are looking very fine. Next on my list is the sq. But in The Netherlands that will be a dealbreaker. Evo one will not be the problem but the Megaschino will be a challenge.
How about a Stereo Maraschino (STM) or Maraschino Monoblocks (ILM, DTM, or GCM)?  Plenty of power, performance, and Sound Quality!

There's a KING STM on Amazon Prime, by the way:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JGQWLBC/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_WplpCbRFH7Y4M

I'm not sure about Amazon (the USA faction) shipping to the Netherlands, but we sell direct worldwide, and we have a KING STM demo in stock from a recent upgrade.



Eugene

Hi Tommy,
ehh...look at my avatar... those are my speaker: Apogee Full Range. They need a lot of current.

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I have no Idea!  My speakers are KEF 900s. What do you suggest comparable to the Evo?
Any KING Maraschino since they use our 1kW 60V power supply.  Rated power for 60V Maraschinos is conservatively 400Wpc into 4Ω.

Very nice speakers, by the way!  Can you post a photo of your system here?

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Where is your web page?

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Where is your web page?
CherryAmp.com

We also have more than 20,000 likes on Facebook:
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maty

https://hometheaterreview.com/nad-m27-seven-channel-amplifier-reviewed/

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What is different on this amplifier, compared with previous NAD products, is the implementation of Class D amplifier technology licensed from Hypex of The Netherlands, from its state-of-the-art nCore line. Hypex is one of several companies that develop Class D amplifiers, but its technologies are the only ones found in notable audiophile products like the Rogue Pharaoh, B&W Zeppelin, and $12,000 Theta Prometheus mono block. The distinction here is that NAD does not purchase Hypex amplifier modules, but rather designs a homegrown amplifier that utilizes Hypex nCore technology through a license agreement.

NAD has implemented some of its own design technologies, too--including the input stage and the switching power supply called PowerDrive--but the Hypex self-oscillating output stage, which is a big portion of the nCore advantage, is utilized.

It must be Hypex NC500 with NAD buffer/input stage.

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https://hometheaterreview.com/nad-m27-seven-channel-amplifier-reviewed/

It must be Hypex NC500 with NAD buffer/input stage.
So it's the same circuitry as yet another pre-fab module amp.  Guess they're trying to find new and exciting ways to avoid designing their own amplifier circuits.  Doesn't anybody actually design their own amps anymore?  That was rhetorical since we know Cherry does, ....and Mark Levinson on their $50,000 amp, although they're now owned by Samsung, so that level of design might be going away there (:

maty

It is a logical decision. The Hi-Fi and High End market is getting smaller and the prices do not stop going up!

Only great Asian cities are interesting markets and not Europe/NA, that is the true.

People have become accustomed to badly recorded music and low/very low dynamic range that does not need a good equipment to reproduce it (it is even counterproductive).

They do not enjoy music, they only consume it as if it were fast food.

charmerci

So it's the same circuitry as yet another pre-fab module amp.  Guess they're trying to find new and exciting ways to avoid designing their own amplifier circuits.  Doesn't anybody actually design their own amps anymore?  That was rhetorical since we know Cherry does, ....and Mark Levinson on their $50,000 amp, although they're now owned by Samsung, so that level of design might be going away there (:


You should know that several companies here on AC do so.

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I have no Idea!  My speakers are KEF 900s. What do you suggest comparable to the Evo?
I'm in Seattle. I have Maraschinos in 2 systems, King Monos and STM. You're welcome to come by for a listen.

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Thanks. I’ve sent a pm.

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I'm in Seattle. I have Maraschinos in 2 systems, King Monos and STM. You're welcome to come by for a listen.
That’s very nice of you (:

Thanks!

-Tommy O