Ultra Small NXP180 Amp Module

[peranders]

I like to have "Q" in my names

 

[The Saint]

Hi All

The New nxV200 Module will be released mid next week around the 24th April.
The module will sell for $198.00 Australian dollars each or 116.00 Euro each
However if 2 x modules are purchased they will cost $189.00 each or 111.00 Euro each
If 4 x modules are purchased you get them for $179.00 each or
105.00 Euro each

Free Postage and handling will be given as an introductory offer
for the first week of the release date.

The power output of these modules is as follows.

110 watts RMS continuous sine wave rated into 8 Ohms
180 watts RMS continuous sine wave rated into 4 Ohms
With a +-50 volt DC Rail
The transformer requirements are as follows.
Single channel 300VA with 35vac + 35vac secondary windings
Dual channel 625VA with 35vac + 35vac secondary windings

 

[ttan98]

The Saint,

for that price, how does it compare with say a dual chipamp of LM3886 or a single LM4780 which gives similar power but much cheaper.

I would expect different sound reproduction between the two, how different, I don't know. If you know can you tell us.

cheers.

 

[The Saint]

Hi ttan98

That's a very good question.
All I can say is that the sound quality from these modules is very high end.
The PCB that its made on is very high quality 3 ounce copper
with Gold emersion plating and manufactured in the USA.
Not some cheap Chinese PCB that a lot of kits are supplied with
It's a premium product.
I don't think I had ever released a module yet that did not compare well, if not exceed the sound quailty of anything that is out there.
Also these modules are fully assembled and tested, not a unassembled kit.

 

[ttan98]

Hi ttan98

The PCB that its made on is very high quality 3 ounce copper
with Gold emersion plating and manufactured in the USA.

Chipamp is so simple you connect them(components) by point to point wiring this way gives the connectivity of the chipamp the same performance if not better than the PCB you are using.

I believe the key to the perfomance of your amp is in the circuitry(design and layout) and possibly the SMD you are using.

I don't think it will lose out to chipamp in terms of sound quality, I suspect/guess it is better how much better it is hard to tell again without a direct one-to-one comparison.

I hope you the best, there are lot of competitors out there. cheers.

 

[pinkmouse]

Oh well. Price has doubled, and it no longer handles 60V rails. I'll pass. Not your fault, I know, but, annoying none the less.

 

[The Saint]

Hi Pinkmouse

A bummer I know

I am looking at getting these modules produced in the USA
assemble house which should help to drop the price.
The modules are 60 VOLT tolerent however 8 ohm loads would be mandatory.
At this time I am handle assembling them.
What would be a price you would be happy to pay for these modules?
Let me know and I will do a DIYaudio introductory offer for
members only.

 

[The Saint]

Hi Everyone

I have now released the nxV200 amplifier module
They are available through my web site.
I have an introductory special on them for $149.00AUD if you are in the EU they are only €89.00 Euro each.
If you are DIYaudio Member you will get a further discount.
The more you purchase the cheaper they get.
Please email me for discount details.....

 

[The Saint]

Here is an other photo of the module.

 

[The Saint]

And yet another

 

[The Saint]

For Further updates and support please look at the NXV200 module Thread.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=1492180#post1492180