HeadRoom's upcoming Speaker Amps

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thought I would hi-jack some of the Speaker Stand post with a few things that's been said about it already and start one just for HeadRoom' upcoming Speaker Power Amps soon to be released.

I'm quite excited about the release of these amps.

Originally Posted by Tyll Hertsens

The amps are coming along well too. I think we'll have three different flavors: a 50Watt stereo amp, a 150W mono-block, and a two-channel mono-block for bi-ampable speakers (one input and one amp each for the woofer and tweater). I've remained totally impressed with the B&O ICE power amps. I think you'll dig them.

Originally Posted by JorgeC

We're hoping a mid-April roll-out for the HeadRoom power amps -- if the stars align....

Keep 'yer fingers crossed!

Cheers,
Jorge
HR Sales/Product Manager

can you give us more specs on those amps? and prices?

I got my eyes set on a pair of Totem Dreamcatchers. the Dreamcacther sub looks tempting too for it is as small as the bookshelves. the sub has RCA inputs only and the bookshelves have terminals for bi-amping or bi-wiring. I think the bookshelves are rated at 4ohm 100w max. what is that in 8ohm? somewhere in the 60 to 75w?

[Tyll Hertsens]

Playing chase the post here; here's my answer to your question posted elsewhere:

Originally Posted by Tyll Hertsens

Sure, you can use an Airport Express if'n you want. And, yes, the Squeezbox is worth the extra dough, IMHO, YMMV, but the Squeezbox is THE audionut's widget of the new century in my opinion.



Specs? Here's the spec sheet for the amp modules.

We'll have three versions of the amps:

• The Desktop Stereo Power Amp will be a 50W/CH stereo amp.
• The Desktop Mono-Block Amp is a single channel, unbalanced in, balanced out, 170 Watt mono-block.
• And The Desktop Bi-Amp Mono-Block which is a single channel in with two 50Watt amps for use with bi-ampable speakers.

Any of them would drive the Totems just fine, but the bi-amp mono-blocks would be ideal. I'm using them on my desk right now with the Harbeth speakers bi-amped and they are loverly!

Prices? Er, sorry, we haven't finished the bills of materials and time studies yet. It's looking like the amps will be a little less expensive than we thought, and the speaker stands a little more! (Geez! I put too much good stuff into those.) I should have prices by the end of the week; I'll let you know.

We're using the lowest power of the latest generation line of ICEpower modules. I use mine all the time at quite low volumes, and I'm very happy. I really wasn't expecting the level of quality these amps have. It's not Stereophile "A" list quality, but it's more than listenable. Basically, no flaws that stick out, nicely resolving, plenty of umph, makes excellent images on good speakers. I'm very happy with the results and think most folks will feel pretty damned satisfied with the $3 to $5k they spend on a system. I like the Harbeths at low volume more than the Ions as they're more lush and inviting and the more resolving and better imaging Ions sound a tad thin when the volume is quite low. I've got to say I love both speakers, though, I could easily live with either and do as we swap them around often here.

Yup, it's pretty much what we brought to California. And we did have a sub hooked up there, as I do in my office now. For those who want to run subs, we suggest using an RCA splitter of the back of the Desktop Headphone Amp and running one side to the amps and the other to the sub---need to have a sub with a volume control though to match it with the speakers.

I'll post power amp prices here when I have them.


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Originally Posted by Tyll Hertsens

Playing chase the post here; here's my answer to your question posted elsewhere:



I'll post power amp prices here when I have them.


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thanks Tyll!

can you post some photos of the backside of the amps as well? or will when they be posted on the HeadRoom site?