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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Owner's Circles => Niteshade Audio => Topic started by: steve f on 28 Oct 2012, 02:56 am

Title: Solid state amp question
Post by: steve f on 28 Oct 2012, 02:56 am

The solid state amp looks very interesting. I was wondering if it was based on Icepower, Hypex, or some other module. Would you please write a bit about it? So many class D amps go for absolutely huge wattage that they are impractical overkill for most speakers. Nightshade Audio has made a practical design a reality. Oh, by the way,  can the on/off switch be moved to the front? Thanks.

Steve F

Title: Re: Solid state amp question
Post by: Niteshade on 28 Oct 2012, 07:53 pm

I have been using either Class D audio or Sure's boards. The power supply, wiring and enclosures are custom made.

The power switch can be move up front and these can be made with integrated inputs as well.

Note: I will be working on an active integrated tube front end for these too.

Title: Re: Solid state amp question
Post by: timind on 28 Oct 2012, 09:21 pm

Quote from: Niteshade on 28 Oct 2012, 07:53 pm

Note: I will be working on an active integrated tube front end for these too.

Now that sounds interesting.

Title: Re: Solid state amp question
Post by: Niteshade on 1 Nov 2012, 09:54 pm

While cleaning up the old shop, I found a couple of nice, hefty transformers for a 250/channel Class D modules. I have a feeling a tube front end will be installed in both these amps. For now, I am working on a new look for them.