Hypex n-core amplifer modules (eg nc-500) accept symmetric balanced input. Does it mean they power loudspeakers in a push-pull manner?
Are they internally bridge architecture?
TIA
Are they internally bridge architecture?
TIA
Balanced input has pretty much nothing to do (practically) with balanced output (aka. bridge-tied load).
Ie. You can have balanced-input amplifiers with single-ended output, and vice-versa.
Since there's no mention of a bridged output, and since it needs +/- supplies (without any DC-blocking caps on the output), it's safe to assume it's a single-ended output. That, plus there are only two TO220 MOSFETs visible in te diagrams (specifically on page 18 of the documentation).
Ie. You can have balanced-input amplifiers with single-ended output, and vice-versa.
Since there's no mention of a bridged output, and since it needs +/- supplies (without any DC-blocking caps on the output), it's safe to assume it's a single-ended output. That, plus there are only two TO220 MOSFETs visible in te diagrams (specifically on page 18 of the documentation).
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Thanks! So it means that NC500 module on input converts balanced to single-ended?
My question is practical. Is there anything to be gained (except 6dB ha ha) from making
a nc500 based integrated amp (attenuator etc) fully balanced all the way to power modules? Or might as well convert balanced signals right at XLR inputs into single ended?
My question is practical. Is there anything to be gained (except 6dB ha ha) from making
a nc500 based integrated amp (attenuator etc) fully balanced all the way to power modules? Or might as well convert balanced signals right at XLR inputs into single ended?
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