Does Anyone have any experience with Nuforce Amps?

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #120 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 10:20 am »

I'd like to see a hi powered mono amp like the 350 W version followed by a potent 5 Ch amp.

Five channels wouldn't be too incremental, would it?

audiojerry · « **Reply #121 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 12:05 pm »

just read the Cyrotweek mini-review, and would like to ask if you are driving the SP Tech speakers with the Nuforce. It has been acknowledged that the SP Timepieces require lots of juice. They challenged my 200wpc tube amp, and forced Nathan's 500wpc (if I recall correctly) pro amp into clipping. How is the Nufoce handling them, if that is the speaker you are using? I'll bet it's got more than enough power.

One more thing before I forget - the Nuforce is exceptionally quiet, thus creating a really black background for the music, and I'm achieving this with the stock power cords.

WerTicus · « **Reply #122 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 12:45 pm »

the nuforce seems to have a lot more power than its specs read - its probably due to the 'long' time period it can actually sustain peak.

cryotweaks · « **Reply #123 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 01:10 pm »

You must think further ahead than that. What is the future of audio?

NuForce has some great ideas that will surprise all of you. One reason I took on the company was their ability to see what other "high end" manufacturers simply have not seen coming. It is a much needed fresh perspective on this industry. Just wait...

Hantra · « **Reply #124 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 01:13 pm »

Quote from: cryotweaks

Just wait...

We are! That's all we can do until they get some manufacturing going.

WerTicus · « **Reply #125 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 01:49 pm »

given the sound coming out of these tiny, cheap and light amps

i believe it

mr_bill · « **Reply #126 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 03:02 pm »

Are there other models of the NuForce amp available?
Mono's? Higher powered unit?
I love the price of the $800 amp!
Thanks,
Bill

DARTH AUDIO · « **Reply #127 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 03:10 pm »

Bill, that's $800 per monoblock. The pair is $1600. They are coming out with a 350 watt pair of mono's. Retail $2800????? Not sure.

mr_bill · « **Reply #128 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 03:16 pm »

Thanks Darth,
I take it that they just do a mono amp then - not a stereo amp.
I'm looking for mono's.
Any idea from anyone when the 350 watt mono's will hit the market?
Any other amp configurations coming from Nuforce in the near future?
Thanks,
bill

DARTH AUDIO · « **Reply #129 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 04:11 pm »

Bill, your best bet is to talk to the TweakGeek http://www.tweekgeek.com/
He can answer your questions.. I spoke with him yesterday.. Very informative.

Good Luck,

Gary

William Crane · « **Reply #130 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 09:43 pm »

Bill,

NuForce told me that they are expecting the Ref9 350 watt monoblocks to be out around the end of June. That was over three weeks ago, so things could have changed.

This is one of the best companies I have ever worked with. They respond to dealer needs, feedback, corrections, and suggestions promptly and politely. And their products are great sounding, reasonably priced and ahead of the rest of the industry. They seem to be releasing new products very quickly when one considers that they had only the original Ref8 70 watt monoblocks at THE Show in January. What a find!

Thanks,

marvda1 · « **Reply #131 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 10:58 pm »

are the prices that they show on their web site per monoblock or price per pair?

William Crane · « **Reply #132 on:** 19 Apr 2005, 11:01 pm »

marvda1,

Those prices are per monoblock.

Thanks,

Bill

guest1632 · « **Reply #133 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:13 am »

Quote from: WerTicus

given the size of the amp - a stereo version seems pointless - maybe just chuck some sticky tape around it and its done!

what a consumer will want is a remote control for volume - i.e. a build in pre amp.

guest1632 · « **Reply #134 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:17 am »

Quote from: Rocket

Hi,

I don't mean to start an argument with anyone but i don't really agree with trying to market to the midfi market. That market is really after super cheap all in one hifi products with about $500us or thereabout.

It will be interesting to read what nuforce comes up with.

Regards

Rod

ted_b · « **Reply #135 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:22 am »

Ray,
Why do you have trouble using the quoting capability? Your posts are a bear to read.

Ted

marvda1 · « **Reply #136 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:24 am »

Being such light weight amps how do you keep them stable with the potential for such heavy and/or stiff interconnects,speaker cables and power cords?

guest1632 · « **Reply #137 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:41 am »

Quote from: ted_b

Ray,
Why do you have trouble using the quoting capability? Your posts are a bear to read.

Ted

Hi Ted, Not sure what the problem is. If I go below the quotes, is that a problem? Sorry for the hassle. Any constructive suggestions are definitely welcome.
Ray

ted_b · « **Reply #138 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 12:54 am »

Dunno why your quotes button doesn't neatly put the text in the nice gray boxes, etc. Oh well, no big deal really. Sorry to hijack.

I am gonna try and see if these Ref 8's drive my RM/X's! They would replace old Krell class A gear.

Ted

Rocket · « **Reply #139 on:** 20 Apr 2005, 01:25 am »

Hi Ray,

Thanks for the clarification and mature response. I get nervous writing anything slightly controversial on this forum as it usually turns into a heated argument.

Upper midfi would be great imo. I thought nuforce's prices reflected that or do you mean a one box solution for $1000us

. In oz the 70 watt is selling for $1500au. You can buy rotel/nad at those prices.

Regards

Rod

Does Anyone have any experience with Nuforce Amps?

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