Cherry monoblocks

MIKED · « **on:** 4 Oct 2010, 01:12 am »

Well, I finally took the plunge into Class D by purchasing a pair of Cherry monoblocks (yes, you heard that right). I believe they're the first monoblocks Tommy built. I should receive them in a week or so.
The problem is my speakers won't arrive for about a month (bummer with a capital "B").
So all I'll be able to do is look at the amps for a few weeks. Such is life.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #1 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 02:48 am »

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The problem is my speakers won't arrive for about a month (bummer with a capital "B").

Which speakers are you waiting for ?

MIKED · « **Reply #2 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 02:52 am »

Legacy Whisper XD's. The Cherries will only operate above 300 hz since the speakers come with 1,000 watts for the woofers.

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #3 on:** 4 Oct 2010, 03:09 am »

Good luck....and happy listening....

Donald · « **Reply #4 on:** 6 Oct 2010, 04:15 pm »

Quote from: MIKED on 4 Oct 2010, 02:52 am

Legacy Whisper XD's. The Cherries will only operate above 300 hz since the speakers come with 1,000 watts for the woofers.

Also have a pair on order. Hope to receive them also next month. :DBlown away at the difference betwwen the soundstage vs my Focus.

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #5 on:** 7 Oct 2010, 01:48 am »

The monoblocks are now ready for sale, but they are not on our web site yet, and there's a lead time on orders... If you're interested, email direct to support@DigitalAmp.com. Thanks.

firedog · « **Reply #6 on:** 8 Oct 2010, 08:46 am »

what are the basic specs of the monoblocks?

highfilter · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 Oct 2010, 12:14 am »

Quote from: firedog on 8 Oct 2010, 08:46 am

what are the basic specs of the monoblocks?

I'll share the information I got from Tommy.

"Spec wise, the monos are just about identical to one channel of a Cherry PLUS. Power gets close to 800W into 4 ohms, and more than double into 8 ohms. SNR is measuring a little better than a stereo Cherry amp (117dB or so). I can only describe the sound as "everything Cherry with more openness" so far. One idea, as with any monoblock, is to place the amps really close to the speakers for extra short speaker wires. Haven't tried that yet. Price will be a little over $2K each, but special deals for repeat customers will knock that down!"

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 Oct 2010, 03:08 pm »

Quote from: highfilter on 23 Oct 2010, 12:14 am

I'll share the information I got from Tommy.

"Spec wise, the monos are just about identical to one channel of a Cherry PLUS. Power gets close to 800W into 4 ohms, and more than double into 8 ohms. SNR is measuring a little better than a stereo Cherry amp (117dB or so). I can only describe the sound as "everything Cherry with more openness" so far. One idea, as with any monoblock, is to place the amps really close to the speakers for extra short speaker wires. Haven't tried that yet. Price will be a little over $2K each, but special deals for repeat customers will knock that down!"

Need to make a correction to that...
"more than double into 8 ohms" should read "more than half into 8 ohms".

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #9 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 03:06 am »

Cherry MONOs in silver!

Barry_NJ · « **Reply #10 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 03:25 am »

Those look sweet!

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 8 Nov 2010, 03:06 am

Cherry MONOs in silver!

lonewolfny42 · « **Reply #11 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 04:11 am »

Silver looks good Tommy....

satfrat · « **Reply #12 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 06:20 am »

Quote from: AmpDesigner333 on 8 Nov 2010, 03:06 am

Cherry MONOs in silver!

I really like that look Tommy. This design will fit visually into more systems than an all red faceplate IMHO. Maybe the cherry itself could have been made all red but that's cherry pickin' it.

The green stem tho is a very nice touch. It's a good move Tommy.

Cheers,
Robin

mjosef · « **Reply #13 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 06:33 am »

Mhnnn...I think black would look better.

Black with a red cherry(and silver 'cherry' word) and the green stem (for green tech)...yum yum

pumpkinman · « **Reply #14 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 12:25 pm »

Quote from: lonewolfny42 on 8 Nov 2010, 04:11 am

Silver looks good Tommy....

The Silver does look better to me also than the red ..........

AmpDesigner333 · « **Reply #15 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 02:16 pm »

Quote from: pumpkinman on 8 Nov 2010, 12:25 pm

The Silver does look better to me also than the red ..........

The silver version currently has a 2-month lead time...

Barry_NJ · « **Reply #16 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 06:34 pm »

Quote from: mjosef on 8 Nov 2010, 06:33 am

Mhnnn...I think black would look better.
Black with a red cherry(and silver 'cherry' word) and the green stem (for green tech)...yum yum

I think he should go with a Gray/Titanium looking color and a satin finish instead of the brushed.
That combo, in my opinion, would look very striking

mfsoa · « **Reply #17 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 06:51 pm »

Yeah, these look good, and the ideas sound good too.

I guess I'll hold off on the spray paint for now...

-Mike

satfrat · « **Reply #18 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 07:03 pm »

Tommy, maybe you should have started a poll as to what faceplate would be more aesthetically pleasing by having a variey of photoshop faceplates to choose from? Just a passing thought,,,, whoops it's gone now.

Cheers,
Robin

highfilter · « **Reply #19 on:** 8 Nov 2010, 07:38 pm »

Very nice. I still like the original cherry color - stands out nicely against dull-looking components.

I'll have to taste the Cherry Monoblocks in the new year.