26-Nov-2015, 13:39
(25-Nov-2015, 22:04)Confused Wrote: I also wonder how much a retrofit of the PEM and new class D board would be? I might be wrong, but I'm sure these are not the most expensive part of the innards?
Well I think the most expensive part is the chassis itself, some of the off-the-shelf internal electronics when bought individually don't cost much at all. For example the current PEM costs just a few quid!
My guess is that the new class D amp will make its way into the Expert line up at some point next year, possibly a gen 2 machine in time for Munich. But I have absolutely no info so this is pure conjecture. It's also possible that the Original d'Atelier will remain the only model capable of 900Wrms into 6 ohms in the Expert range.
The Origine d'Atelier is evidently a statement product, given that it is signed by Pierre-Emmanuel Calmel, so it's possible it will always have a performance advantage over the rest of the range. I'm certainly looking forward to hearing it!
Guillaume
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