The Top ICE Amplifiers Discussion Thread

[BHAGWAN]

I always felt and still do believe that Audison makes some of the best amps in the world.
The only sad part was that I could never audition them in Mumbai, else, I may have installed the VX in place of the Steg's in at least 1 of my cars !!!!
Not good to have saven eggs from the same chicken in 1 basket ???

[sk456]

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

Hello Moralfibre !
IBut what will you do for Audison ? Please do not tell me Genesis !!
You will need to get a 'top end' amplifier for the top notch Rainbow Audio products.

Mr B you can always use the Rainbow iPauls amps or TRU techs which are both superb amplifers. I myself have A/b ed genesis/audiosn/True tech's and all are a class unto themsleves. Having also heard the iPauls with Rainbow speakers abroad I can vouch for there excellent build and sound quality.

[BHAGWAN]

Brax is by Helix & is already sold in India by PTC !!!

Superb Amplification; One of the top 5 amps in the world - imho !! [before anyone decides to pounce] !

[Gill]

@Bhagwan,
It would be interesting, if you mention the list of top 5 amps in your opinion.

[vikram18]

Originally Posted by Gill

@Bhagwan,
It would be interesting, if you mention the list of top 5 amps in your opinion.

Ah yes. It would indeed be interesting. Pray tell.

[BHAGWAN]

Originally Posted by Gill

@Bhagwan,
It would be interesting, if you mention the list of top 5 amps in your opinion.

Audison
Helix / Brax
Steg
Sinfonie
Tru Tech [not so sure]
Butler Audio

I can think and write a few more........

[Autophile]

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

Audison
Helix / Brax
Steg
Sinfonie
Tru Tech [not so sure]
Butler Audio

I can think and write a few more........

How about Milbert, Luxman, Musee, Genesis, McIntosh? BTW How many of the above mentioned have you ABx?

[BHAGWAN]

Originally Posted by navin

Compared to JBL, Polk, Boston, etc..not compared to Tidal (Just kidding).

Sir,

Audison is a big brand and is one one the Best Car Amplifier makers.
The Thesis is a referance level amplifier. It is on my 'lust list'
This is a 'serious' and 'big' brand at the same time.

One cannot compare it to Polk / JBL / Boston.
Those are entry level to mid fi at best !
This is Mid-Fi to Hi-Fi ! Referance Territory; sure.
Serious Car Audio !!

Originally Posted by Autophile

How about Milbert, Luxman, Musee, Genesis, McIntosh? BTW How many of the above mentioned have you ABx?

Sir, my knowledge in Car Hi-Fi is rather limited. I do not know much.
I have not auditioned any of the above mentioned products.

From the list that you have attached, I Like Luxman a lot [really great] & McIntosh is famous, but I do not like thier sound. Milbert & Musee I have not heard.

Originally Posted by vikram18

Ah yes. It would indeed be interesting. Pray tell.

I know of some basic brands;
Autophile is rather well informed.
I am sure he shall be glad to share some information here.
Please do contribute & help.
Thanks, Much appreciate it.

[navin]

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

From the list that you have attached, I Like Luxman a lot [really great] .

Is this the same Luxman that made tube amps in the 70s. My aunt has a 34 pre amp and 68c power amp.

[BHAGWAN]

Originally Posted by navin

Is this the same Luxman that made tube amps in the 70s. My aunt has a 34 pre amp and 68c power amp.

Correct;

Same Company.

Makes referance level home audio & car audio electronics.

p.s. never sell your aunts gear. will be difficult to replace !!

[navin]

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

p.s. never sell your aunts gear. will be difficult to replace !!

I dont think I have the right to sell my aunt's (born June 1918) gear.

[Bass&Trouble]

Originally Posted by BHAGWAN

Audison
Helix / Brax
Steg
Sinfonie
Tru Tech [not so sure]
Butler Audio

I can think and write a few more........

Sir, how can you include an amp that you are "not too sure" about in your top amps list?

Do you mean this is your drool list? For which the Steg would have to be Masterstrokes only, since you have everything else.

Plus, you have named 6 brands in top 5.

[Tool]

All of them are certainly very very good
Tru-Technology has just launched some new amps.. The Steel Series.
1 4-channel and 1 Monoblock.

General info:- Full-Range Class AB Amplifiers
- Dual Mono Design
- 1,000+ Watts of Output Devices
- 2 oz. “Plated Hole” PC Board
- High Current Unregulated Bi-Polar Power Supply
- Discrete Amplifier circuitry
- 1% Metal Film Resistors
- (16) TO-3P Audio Output Devices
- (8) I.R.® 98Amp rated Power Inverter for Efficiency
- Dual sets of High-Speed rectifier diodes
- (12) 50 Volt 1,200mf Capacitors on Rails
- 12dB Hi/Low pass filter (35Hz ~ 350Hz)
- (1) 80mm Intake Fan, (2) 80mm fans on the Mono
- Internal Heatsink
- Variable Low Frequency Boost Circuit
- Optional Remote Bass control knob
- 4 Gauge Power/Ground Input
- 8 Gauge Speaker Wire Output
- Built in California, USA

Pictures Below have been taken from here ...TRU Technology Steel Series ampliiers S44/S500 and SSLD6 line driver - Diy Mobile Audio - Where SQ comes to play
And they might just be in town soon . Right Sir JB, Gunbir ?
Just one thing.. No MP3 cd's allowed for audition . heheheheh

Mods.. sorry for re-uploading the pics. Had already done so for the new ice products for 2008 topic.

[Tool]

sorry for the double post..
but check out the link i have posted...
The person is switching from Audison LRX 5.1 amps to the Tru-tech's. His Dyna-Audio comps are sounding Much better according to him.
And they have been Compared to the Dual mono's from Genesis and some people have said they are better...
That is the only reason i have posted this in the TOP ICE amps thread. They certainly deserve to be here.
Personally... id take my bets with these guys over steg, audison etc. Especially on the the performace to price equation. They have just about all the amps beat according to me.
But thats just me and i dont know much lol lol

[low_bass_makker]

Originally Posted by Tool

All of them are certainly very very good
Tru-Technology has just launched some new amps.. The Steel Series.
1 4-channel and 1 Monoblock.

General info:- Full-Range Class AB Amplifiers
- Dual Mono Design
- 1,000+ Watts of Output Devices
- 2 oz. “Plated Hole” PC Board
- High Current Unregulated Bi-Polar Power Supply
- Discrete Amplifier circuitry
- 1% Metal Film Resistors
- (16) TO-3P Audio Output Devices
- (8) I.R.® 98Amp rated Power Inverter for Efficiency
- Dual sets of High-Speed rectifier diodes
- (12) 50 Volt 1,200mf Capacitors on Rails
- 12dB Hi/Low pass filter (35Hz ~ 350Hz)
- (1) 80mm Intake Fan, (2) 80mm fans on the Mono
- Internal Heatsink
- Variable Low Frequency Boost Circuit
- Optional Remote Bass control knob
- 4 Gauge Power/Ground Input
- 8 Gauge Speaker Wire Output
- Built in California, USA

Any other specs beside what is inside the amp ?