Coldamp Sonora?

Pashley · 1st April 2010, 03:13 PM

Coldamp have a new series of class D items called Sonora, two amp channels and a switching power supply in a fairly compact chassis. First one claims 2 * 300W into 4 ohms or 600 bridged into 8.

On paper, this looks like a good thing for driving a sub. Power supply gives +-12 as well, handy for a Linkwitz transform or other EQ. Not cheap at 367 euro, but it might be worth it.

Anyone have actual experience of these? Or alternatives to suggest?

authlxl · 1st April 2010, 04:19 PM

pls give me link so I know it quckly.thanks

Pashley · 09:04 PM

https://www.coldamp.com/store/sonora-combo-2s300.html

theAnonymous1 · 1st April 2010, 09:08 PM

$500....... ouch.

ssanmor · 8th April 2010, 12:48 PM

Prices for bigger quantities and for OEMs are lower from the very first unit. We believe it has a very good performance/price ratio and saves a lot of headaches/cost to the inexpert hobbyists or OEM integrators.

ssanmor · 21st July 2010, 09:57 AM

Hello all.
Due to an increase in production batches (it is surpassing our expectations and we are receiving very good feedback) we have been able to reduce the prices of Sonora Combo. So less "ouch" from now on ;-)

iand · 24th July 2010, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssanmor

Hello all.
Due to an increase in production batches (it is surpassing our expectations and we are receiving very good feedback) we have been able to reduce the prices of Sonora Combo. So less "ouch" from now on ;-)

Still EUR366 including shipping to UK for a 2x300W/4ohms module.

Or for EUR385 you can buy a well-reviewed ready-built 2x530W/4ohms amp which will also drive loads down to 2 ohms and has a 3 year warranty:

PEAVEY IPR 1600 - U.K. International Cyberstore

I know which I'd choose ;-)

Ian

ssanmor · 24th July 2010, 11:57 AM

Yes, of course you can get cheaper things out there. We know we don't sell the cheapest amplifiers, but we are talking about high-end equipment, not normal PA or disco gear.

iand · 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssanmor

Yes, of course you can get cheaper things out there. We know we don't sell the cheapest amplifiers, but we are talking about high-end equipment, not normal PA or disco gear.

According to the reports I've read -- from home audio users as well as pro audio -- the IPR1600 *is* high quality. The low price is basically down to volume production in the Far East and relatively low margins, since they expect to sell a lot of them.

AFAIK whether your amplifiers are better or worse quality than this is unproven ;-)

Ian

Pano · 24th July 2010, 12:41 PM

Stay on the subject of amps. Not personal gripes. OT messages deleted.

1st April 2010, 03:13 PM	#1
Pashley diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Coldamp Sonora? Coldamp have a new series of class D items called Sonora, two amp channels and a switching power supply in a fairly compact chassis. First one claims 2 * 300W into 4 ohms or 600 bridged into 8. On paper, this looks like a good thing for driving a sub. Power supply gives +-12 as well, handy for a Linkwitz transform or other EQ. Not cheap at 367 euro, but it might be worth it. Anyone have actual experience of these? Or alternatives to suggest?

1st April 2010, 09:01 PM	#3
Pashley diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	https://www.coldamp.com/store/sonora-combo-2s300.html Last edited by Pashley; 1st April 2010 at 09:04 PM.

1st April 2010, 09:08 PM	#4
theAnonymous1 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Anonymityville	$500....... ouch. __________________ "If you don't like funerals don't kick sand in Ninja's face." - Ninja

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authlxl SINEWAVE ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CHINA	pls give me link so I know it quckly.thanks

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ssanmor diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Madrid	Prices for bigger quantities and for OEMs are lower from the very first unit. We believe it has a very good performance/price ratio and saves a lot of headaches/cost to the inexpert hobbyists or OEM integrators.

21st July 2010, 09:57 AM	#6
ssanmor diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Madrid	Hello all. Due to an increase in production batches (it is surpassing our expectations and we are receiving very good feedback) we have been able to reduce the prices of Sonora Combo. So less "ouch" from now on ;-)

24th July 2010, 11:57 AM	#8
ssanmor diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Madrid	Yes, of course you can get cheaper things out there. We know we don't sell the cheapest amplifiers, but we are talking about high-end equipment, not normal PA or disco gear.

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