No, not really. Audiophiles (amateurs) were never into ABX, and professionals and engineers have always kept doing them. Hasn't changed with time.
I guess it is a question of definitions. I guess I was talking about people with an university background of engineering or science, who work in research, engineering or design, typically as part of a larger R&D team. The kind of people who are intimately familiar with ITU BS.1116 and 1534.
I am fully aware that this definition definitely rules out a lot of high-end "designers".
There are two main definitions of "engineer". One is "A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering", and the other, very different one (and mainly used in the US) is "A person who operates an engine (such as a locomotive)". Recording engineers historically fall under the latter definition.
Not with the standard definition of 'engineer', no they don't normally
For those who are not familiar, check it out here:
Link: ITU BS.1116 and 1534
Would me interesting if there were a few 'amateurs' out there who might like to comment.
Personally, if you want them, have them. They are not perfect.
But I admit they are a lot better than "shootouts" which honestly makes me cringe. They are even more of a lottery.
I think I paid just under £500 (each for mine). Best piece of equipment I have purchased in a long time - beaten only by adding Dirac Live to my Casablanca. I have two and wish I had four. Especially in a UK context - smallish room (Versus, say, the typical room in the US), brick and mortar construction - they are superb products. Look nice too.
Sorry to bump my own post, just last check if anyone knows if the microcontroller and reset functions are the same between NC400 & NC500 (and why not, NC1200)
Subjective and objective views both welcome...
Not yet, as I am think I'm not entitled to any support as a DIYer on an NC500. I can give it a try though, thanks.
OK, I guess the formal procedure is for you to ask the entity that sold you the nc500, and they in turn ask Hypex, but in general I have found the Hypex guys really helpful.
Does the OEM who sold you the unit's not know how their product is implemented?
I bought NC500-based amps from an OEM with the Hypex buffer boards and standard voltage regulators installed. They work perfectly in this configuration.
When I substitute the HxRs (bought from Hypex webshop) in place of the standard VRs, I get drop outs after 30-45 minutes once the amps are warmed up.
Returning the stock VRs solves the problem. I will ask Hypex (as helpfully suggested by Julf) but if I have no luck, I will stick with the standard VRs. It's not the OEM's responsibility to support me on DIY projects, I think. Their amps in standard configuration already sound miles better than what I had before!
...there was an OEM who 'decided' not to make a Product with all the nc500 boards he had stockpiled...instead sold the boards off as DIY with substantial markup
Maybe, but they didn't sell them to me.
Did you move the jumpers 6 and 7 from 12v to unregulated. That is a requirement when you use the voltage regulators
...there was an OEM who 'decided' not to make a Product with all the nc500 boards he had stockpiled...instead sold the boards off as DIY with substantial markup
That's a great way to earn a solid reputation in the industry.
Yes this is right or else your passing through the cheap IC voltage regulators on the SMPS1200A700, as well as the HxR's
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