I have a pair of the R1.0 Mod86 boards that I haven't gotten around to using yet, if they are what you are looking for.
Steve.
I think he wanted Rev. 2.0.
I have one lonely Rev. 1.01 sitting in my parts collection too.
Tom
Ah darn.
However, if any of your parallel amp offerings went wanting for a home, ima make an epic noise, cause I want it.
One other thing and my wallet will break free of my pants immediately if it was your parallel amp that happened to go on sale.
I so dare you to quote that endorsement on your website!
I do have those couple hours per day at the TV, and the clarity does need an improvement. This usage and need is more frequent than the capacity of my music amplifiers.
The website works pleasantly and expediently. I have no doubt that $800 for a stereo pair of your amplifiers is a good investment on high quality music replay.
However, that website might need a reconnoiter.
Having finally got round to building my Parallel 86 and swapping out my Hypex
N-Cores I can say that is a no brainer.
I also use the system for AV use.
Tom's amps are nearly half the price yet provide more of everything (excluding power). Definition, tonal timbre,sound staging. Lyrics are more easily discerned,
instruments have more of an organic shimmer.
What I wasn't expecting was greater bass definition, after all Quad ESL's don't produce bass
Well they do if you provide them with a quality signal and amplification.
I have practically turned off my Subwoofer.
I am so impressed I have just sourced a second set of boards to run them bridged.
Excellent product *****.
Many thanks Tom.
Misterdog,
Your thoughts mirror mine to a T. The NC400 was an excellent amplifier, but subjectively, I like my Modulus 86 better. Both measure well, but the IMD and FFT measurements of the Modulus 86 are better (I had Tom measure my NC400 monoblocks a while back).
Tom clearly pays attention to what is going on at 1 watt and below. That's terribly important!
The Modulus 86 is my reference standard for all my other diy amp creations/ambitions and comparisons.
Best,
Anand.
Your thoughts mirror mine to a T. The NC400 was an excellent amplifier, but subjectively, I like my Modulus 86 better. Both measure well, but the IMD and FFT measurements of the Modulus 86 are better (I had Tom measure my NC400 monoblocks a while back).
Tom clearly pays attention to what is going on at 1 watt and below. That's terribly important!
The Modulus 86 is my reference standard for all my other diy amp creations/ambitions and comparisons.
Best,
Anand.
Hi, I'm hesitating now, what stereo system shall I build : a hypex system or a modulus-86 system? Based on the measurements, Modulus-86 would be the winner.
Will it have enough power for a regular living room? (using a pair of 90dB/W loudspeakers)? What is your experience? How much power would be enough for this task?
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You might be surprised how little 'power' or more correctly voltage is needed.
Give this a whirl and see for yourself:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/mult...much-voltage-power-do-your-speakers-need.html
Give this a whirl and see for yourself:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/mult...much-voltage-power-do-your-speakers-need.html
Meh. Tomato. Tomahto. Your point is correct, though. One could take a scientific approach to the problem. I did that as part of my Taming the LM3886 series: https://www.neurochrome.com/taming-the-lm3886-chip-amplifier/thermal-design/#RealWorldDesignExample
I can get plenty of SPL with my LXmini speakers (~87 dB efficient if I recall correctly) and Modulus-86. Certainly enough SPL to make the floor buzz, my ears ring, and annoy my neighbours and I've yet to crank it to clipping.
Tom
That is all very comprehensively worked out there 
I was just looking back in Pano's thread to see what levels I ended up with:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/mult...-power-do-your-speakers-need.html#post2871975
Probably fair to say that if your LM3886 isn't sufficient for a users needs (and I can't see that being likely in a domestic setting) then you really would be looking at something with magnitudes more drive ability. And meszarosa's speakers are 90db/W
So its win win on that one
I was just looking back in Pano's thread to see what levels I ended up with:http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/mult...-power-do-your-speakers-need.html#post2871975
Probably fair to say that if your LM3886 isn't sufficient for a users needs (and I can't see that being likely in a domestic setting) then you really would be looking at something with magnitudes more drive ability. And meszarosa's speakers are 90db/W
So its win win on that one
See Tom's response above.
In addition, if you want to plan ahead, why not order a pair of Modulus 286 boards? Or order one now, build it (or have Tom build it), and if it isn't enough "power" then order another. That way, if you want, you can parallel them and get more power. It's a win, win situation!
I strongly doubt you need more power though but I know nothing about your speakers (impedance, phase, true sensitivity measurements), size of your room, listening position, etc...everything is discussed in the link Tom posted.
Best,
Anand.
Thanks for the taken effort for sharing your experiences! I think I will join the Mod86 users group sometime in the summer (I will only have time to build something then...)
Regards,
Attila Meszaros
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