Confused by ICE applications


I've started to get interested in the switch-mode power supplies, but I'm confused by how the various amplifier makers use them. My current investigation is into the B&O ICE modules and Jeff Rowland amps.

From what I can see on the ICE web page, they only sell complete amplifier modules. If that's so, what does JRDG (or Bel Canto) do with them? I'd thought that ICE would supply the power supply and the output stage was then up to the end user...
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I haven't heard the DarTZeel equipment yet, but I'm very confident that it's stunning; given the reviews I've seen from trusted sources.

However, it's interesting to compare DarTZ and Rowland to see that there's more than one way to skin an audio cat. Inside the DarTZ pre-amp there's a whole infantry of cards lined up, filling a relatively large case. In the amazing Rowland Capri preamp there's almost nothing, with phono cards about the size of the last joint of my little finger. Both work, apparently very well, but the design approaches are worlds apart.

BTW, the Rowland is designed by one guy and, I suspect, the same is true with DarTZeel. I know for fact that Rowland feel very strongly that his approach is "right" and I suspect that the DarTZ designer feels the same way.

Dave
Jeff Rowland hasn't released bad product in over 20 years. When he switched all amplifiers production to Icepower technology I seriously got interested and eventually bought one. If it's good enough for Jeff Rowland it's good enough for me. In addition Rowland gear used to be obscenely expensive and now offers good bang for the buck.
Hi everybody,

Can anyone tell me where can i BUY and ICE module?Preferably 250 or 500A,or ASP?
Audiobb, do you mean a raw modules on which to build your own amplifier? If so, I think that you need to be a builder, but B&O is the source, or the ICEPower division of B&O. Do a little Google or Yahoo search and you'll find them. I don't think that they license others to sell just the raw units, but I'm not certain.

Dave
Hi Dave,
Yes,that is what i mean.Raw modules on which i can build my own amp.I am a DIY guy,i don't own audio bussiness.
On ICEpower/B&O website it states there are no sales to individuals.I haven't contacted them,but i will.But i do believe there are some places where you can buy modules,just don't know where.