Red Dragon Audio Amp-1 monoblocks --- $249ea --- Free Shipping ---

Red Dragon Audio · « **on:** 5 Aug 2006, 01:27 am »

They're Back!

I'm taking pre-orders now for a new batch of Amp-1's.
50% down to secure a pair.
Should be ready in about 6-8 weeks.
Quantities will be limited.

There will be a few updates to this model this time around (these may change).

New Features

New Schurter IEC inlet with power switch
Longer chassis - about 2" longer
Possible Silver chassis option
Name Change to M100

SPECS

Power Output (8ohms): 105watts (150watts peak 0.01%THD)
Power Output (4ohms): 210watts (300watts peak 0.01%THD)
Any Country Operation: 85 - 240V_AC 50/60Hz
Freq. Response: 4Hz-60kHz (8ohms) 4Hz-41kHz (4ohms)
Damping Factor: >2000
Input Impedance: 10kOhms
Size: 6.5" x 9.0" x 2.25" (W x L x H)
~4lb each
$249.00 per monoblock with Free Shipping in continental USA
Shielded Power Cord (6.5ft) included

This is the possible candidate for the new IEC inlet with integrated Power Switch:

tianguis · « **Reply #1 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 01:58 am »

Ryan:

Very good idea (I think!

). Nice price point. From the input impedence and size, it also looks like ICEpower. Can you give us a few more details? Thanks.

Regards,
Larry Welsh

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #2 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 02:22 am »

Quote from: tianguis on 5 Aug 2006, 01:58 am

Ryan:

Very good idea (I think! ). Nice price point. From the input impedence and size, it also looks like ICEpower. Can you give us a few more details? Thanks.

Regards,
Larry Welsh

Hi Larry,

It is in fact ICEpower. What other details would you like to know? Cheers!

DavidS · « **Reply #3 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 05:05 am »

Ryan - wierd thing about price. Like most have reading great things about the Leviathan monos but was definately beyond my budget for an amp. And now these $249 each, well you can barely buy a decent power cord for the price, so not sure what to think about how these might relate to their more powerful sibling. Will keep reading but hard not to take a flyer on a pair of Red Dragon monoblocks for this price.

David

NealH · « **Reply #4 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 10:08 am »

Does it meet the FCC or CISP-11 class B conducted and radiated emissions limits? I don't see a sticker indicating compliance on the picture.

JLM · « **Reply #5 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 12:16 pm »

$5.95 for an audiophile recognized power cord? Are you crazy?

Do the amps include any mods/tweaks? (I'd guess not at 1/12th the price of the first Red Dragon amp.)

Gordy · « **Reply #6 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 12:27 pm »

Quote from: JLM on 5 Aug 2006, 12:16 pm

$5.95 for an audiophile recognized power cord? Are you crazy?

That's $5.25 for the cord, an outlandish $.37 profit on each and every one

tianguis · « **Reply #7 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 02:11 pm »

Ryan:

Without giving away any of your design secrets, do these use stock B & O modules? Which ones? The specs you gave are different from the more common ones.
I'm currently using a DIY dual mono, 250ASP's to drive Mangers. I've heard H2O, "ART", and had a Bel Canto S300 in my system for a few weeks. I like the "house sound".

Regards,
Larry Welsh

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 02:30 pm »

Bravo, Heavydude/Ryan, bravo!

You will be the Henry Ford of audio-philia, yet, my man

ohenry · « **Reply #9 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 02:50 pm »

Beautiful amp, I really love those extruded Hammond boxes and the custom colored bezels. Very cool looking stuff. More details about the insides, please. Congratulations.

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #10 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 03:11 pm »

Quote from: rnhood on 5 Aug 2006, 10:08 am

Does it meet the FCC or CISP-11 class B conducted and radiated emissions limits? I don't see a sticker indicating compliance on the picture.

Hi rnhood,

Amp-1 EMI conforms to:
EN55013
EN55020
EN61000-2
EN61000-3
FCC part 15-B

It is ready for CE approval but I have not yet sent the unit in for the necessary CE testing.

crossroadazn · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 03:26 pm »

Wow ! talking about affordable bye bye to those cheap receivers

Notimportant · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 03:54 pm »

Lets me guess...... It is the latest ASC200... There is an AC200 version as well, and these you have to provide a power supply for it. Yes, No doubt this is a very good price.

enigma7 · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Aug 2006, 09:13 pm »

i'm a newbie around here so go easy....lol

anyways i've been on a hunt for components to power my aci essences. the specs on this amp look great, so i was wondering would these be appropriate amps to power my speakers? i'm thinking about amps for the 3 fronts and use the receiver (which ever i decide on) to power the rears.

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #14 on:** 7 Aug 2006, 03:32 am »

Quote from: enigma7 on 5 Aug 2006, 09:13 pm

i'm a newbie around here so go easy....lol

anyways i've been on a hunt for components to power my aci essences. the specs on this amp look great, so i was wondering would these be appropriate amps to power my speakers? i'm thinking about amps for the 3 fronts and use the receiver (which ever i decide on) to power the rears.

Hello enigma7,

Are you talking about these?

enigma7 · « **Reply #15 on:** 7 Aug 2006, 04:16 am »

yes...those are it

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #16 on:** 8 Aug 2006, 08:51 am »

Hello Enigma7,

Those look like truly great speakers...Wish I was nearby so I could come over for a listen.

If you want to buy a pair (or three) I offer a 30-day trial period to test them out in your setup - if they don't mate well with the speakers then send them back for a full refund (minus shipping costs).

zapper7 · « **Reply #17 on:** 9 Aug 2006, 04:48 pm »

How would you compare these to the Bel Cantos that are out there, M100 I believe?
I am interested in a possible 4 for biamping.
Would be interested in the 30 day trial as well, only live in Reno.
Thanks

Red Dragon Audio · « **Reply #18 on:** 9 Aug 2006, 08:32 pm »

Hi Zapper,

The amp-1 is identical to the Bel Canto M300 except for the XLR input option.

zybar · « **Reply #19 on:** 9 Aug 2006, 08:38 pm »

Quote from: zapper7 on 9 Aug 2006, 04:48 pm

How would you compare these to the Bel Cantos that are out there, M100 I believe?
I am interested in a possible 4 for biamping.
Would be interested in the 30 day trial as well, only live in Reno.
Thanks

Zap,

What do you think would be the benefit to passively bi-amping the Sonata II's?

George