In development .........
Linear psu, class D, 50W into 8 ohm.
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Sneak preview - New Miniblocks
In development .........
Linear psu, class D, 50W into 8 ohm.
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Haha, Miniblocks!!! I love the name. Look great mate.
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Look good. Bet they run nice and cool.
Wouldn't be paralled TPA3116 chips by any chance?
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Very bijou!
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Had a listen to these little beauties today. I absolutely love the styling, the cases are diminutive but VERY heavy!
Comparisons against the Behemoth sized Krell weren't fair but the little Miniblocks (for the money) sounded great. Pushing the boundaries in terms of SQ v Cost these little beasties are going to cost under £250 I believe, which is outrageously good.
Certainly good enough for a second system and I'm seriously considering setting up a 'budget' system with these and the upcoming OTP3!!!
Great work again, Alan.
Pics for scale
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I believe they use the same TPA3116 Class D chip that's in the little Chinese amp I've been banging on about.
Could do, Geoff.
They didn't have the "human" sound of the Krell, as i call it, but i felt they were very clean sounding and certainly far better than the cost should suggest. £200!!
I was impressed sufficiently. If your little box is as good as these, i doth my cap. The Chinese are coming to take over!! Well, maybe not just yet lol
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i think Alan said these push 50w per Miniblock. If youre reminded of the monarchy, thats remarkably good money for the performance Geoff. I'm looking at ultra low budget DACs at the minute. China is awash with them. Topping are getting good press.Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Don't know about their DAC's, but I tried their big Class D TP60 integrated amp and wasn't particularly struck. It did nothing wrong, but was just a bit dull and two dimensional. Nicely made though.
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