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Audiosource/Tripath based Digital Amps

I was poking around looking for a spare amp at a low price when I happened across an ad for an amplifier using the same digital chip that some other digital amps are using. Further research led me to find that Audiosource has released 3 amps using this chip: the 6.2, 6.3 and 7T. Has anyone actually listened to one of the above? What do you think? They are so cheap that many will probably not take them seriously.
joe_b
joe_b OP
421 posts
 
Hello MGS, Your opinion of their "non-tripath" amps is consistent with other user reviews that I have read. In part, because of this, I am curious as to what the tripath based amps sound like. BTW, they are stereo amps, the 6.2 and 6.3 have balanced and unbalanced inputs, they have volume controls and headphone amps built in. The 6.2 (100wpc) is available on sale for as low as $280. While I understand that the power supply and connectors used will alter the sound of the tripath module, I wonder how close the audiosource is to other tripath amps.
mgs
67 posts
 
Joe_b, what other amps that uses the tripath module are you aware of? I am a little out of date...
brightboy
3 posts
 
Bel Canto Design has a 2,4, and 6 channel amp using the Tripath module. They all sound excellent.
joe_b OP
421 posts
 
MGS,
The Bel Canto amp mentioned above uses it. It has gotten a rave review. I have also read a post on another site where someone had built their own amp from the tripath module. Have also read that EVS is planning on releasing a tripath based amp. I believe the TACT digital amp is similar in design to the tripath module but not quite the same.
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