Any reports on Solen AP-016 2 way amp

HK26147 · 11th February 2009, 05:13 PM

"audiophile grade 2-way monitor amp...Using all polystyrene / polypropylene caps, etc"

AP-016A
2way Amp 80w + 30w 2KHz xover
AP-016B
2way Amp 80w + 30w 2.7KHz xover
AP-016C
2way Amp 80w + 30w 3.5KHz xover..

http://www.solen.ca

Any feedback yet?

planet10 · 11th February 2009, 05:25 PM

I saw & heard one briefly on an MTM with CSS WR125ST + ribbon (IIRC). The demo was overshadowed by a single FR125STeN in a 7 liter aperiodically vented box (can't blame that on the amp)

The concept is really good (althou in a speaker box is not the best place for an amp microphonics-wize). I just wish they had more versatility in terms of the XO. They are aimed at "traditional" 2-ways... i'm more interested in XOs 200-400 Hz.

dave

HK26147 · 11th February 2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks Dave:
I'm guessing that the 3 separate models w set freqs, is a manufacturing/economic choice. And it's definitely a limitation.
I wonder ( if like other active crossovers ) that the freqs are set by resistor values that could be swapped out?

planet10 · 11th February 2009, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HK26147
I wonder ( if like other active crossovers ) that the freqs are set by resistor values that could be swapped out?

Depends on the XO topology. I wouldn't buy one without a schema provided so that it could be done... someone should write Solen & ask...

dave

HK26147 · 11th February 2009, 05:58 PM

Personally I am very reluctant to buy anything "unheard" even at the < $ 100 price point - short of a lot of positive reports
The "A" model w the 2Khz point is the only one has possible interest ( to me ).

11th February 2009, 05:13 PM	#1
HK26147 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Any reports on Solen AP-016 2 way amp "audiophile grade 2-way monitor amp...Using all polystyrene / polypropylene caps, etc" AP-016A 2way Amp 80w + 30w 2KHz xover AP-016B 2way Amp 80w + 30w 2.7KHz xover AP-016C 2way Amp 80w + 30w 3.5KHz xover.. http://www.solen.ca Any feedback yet?

11th February 2009, 05:25 PM	#2
planet10 frugal-phile(tm) diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Victoria, BC, NA, Sol III Blog Entries: 5	I saw & heard one briefly on an MTM with CSS WR125ST + ribbon (IIRC). The demo was overshadowed by a single FR125STeN in a 7 liter aperiodically vented box (can't blame that on the amp) The concept is really good (althou in a speaker box is not the best place for an amp microphonics-wize). I just wish they had more versatility in terms of the XO. They are aimed at "traditional" 2-ways... i'm more interested in XOs 200-400 Hz. dave __________________ community sites t-linespeakers.org, frugal-horn.com, frugal-phile.com ........ commercial site planet10-HiFi p10-hifi forum here at diyA

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11th February 2009, 05:33 PM	#3
HK26147 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Thanks Dave: I'm guessing that the 3 separate models w set freqs, is a manufacturing/economic choice. And it's definitely a limitation. I wonder ( if like other active crossovers ) that the freqs are set by resistor values that could be swapped out?

11th February 2009, 05:58 PM	#5
HK26147 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2008	Personally I am very reluctant to buy anything "unheard" even at the < $ 100 price point - short of a lot of positive reports The "A" model w the 2Khz point is the only one has possible interest ( to me ).