Audire TITAN Monoblocks

Rajiv · #11 29th September 2008, 09:49 AM

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Rajiv did you get a chance to check out their power conditioner ? would be interested in your comments on it

Hi ARJ,

I did not check out the power conditioner yet. Audire's parent company is in the transformer ,and power conditioner field for several years.They make hospital grade power supplies.

Sharath and his dad,Dr.Chandrashekeran's audio passion led to the creation of Audire.I have no doudt on the quality of Audire's products.The best thing about Audire is that they can custom make products to suit your requirement.

I need a servo stabilzer and a power conditioner,but had no place for two boxes.Sharath was willing to make both in one box. I have more or less decided to go with this ,and will be visiting Coimbatore shortly to listen to the Feastrex drivers,and purchase the power conditioner/servo stabilizer.

Regards
Rajiv

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Dear Rajiv,

Thank you for your email. We can make the box in numerous dimensions depending on particular constraints. The basic shape can be either bigger and shorter or sleeker but taller. I will get back to you with the exact measurements tomorrow. It should cost somewhere around Rs. 23,500 excl. shipping and handling charges to Chennai. We have a similar system which we developed for one of our earlier customers, so I will try to locate some photos and send them to you tomorrow.

Regarding your visit, you can come at any time you like, and you are always welcome here.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Thanks and Regards,
Sharath Chandran.

odyssey · #12 29th September 2008, 10:03 AM

Hi
I use Audire's power conditioner (which also includes an isolation transformer), its a good product.

cheers

venkatcr · #13 29th September 2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikhil

Sid you may want to check before using the TITAN. Its not the same animal as your usual Receiver out there. As Rajiv mentioned its a current drive amp which may not work for the Dalis which are multi way speakers designed for voltage drive amplification. The resistive and inductive crossover elements will react in exactly the opposite fashion when driven by a current amp (called crossover inversion). Audire uses single drivers for the entire range i.e. no separate bass, mid range and tweeter. Its a matter of choice driven by the nature of current drive amps.

Last time I checked with Audire about using regular speakers, they said they have a small unit to be connected between their amps and the speakers that will take care of the current/voltage issue. According to them Audire amps can be used with any respectable speakers.

Cheers

Nikhil · #14 29th September 2008, 12:41 PM

Just got a reply from Sharath confirming that they do have another amplifier (no name given yet) suited for voltage drive loudspeakers. Venkat could you check these out as well on your trip to Coimbatore?

venkatcr · #15 29th September 2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikhil

Just got a reply from Sharath confirming that they do have another amplifier (no name given yet) suited for voltage drive loudspeakers. Venkat could you check these out as well on your trip to Coimbatore?

I certainly will. I aim to check their whole range.

Thank you clearing my 'chapathi' doubt. Silly of me, but it was really itching me to think what it could. I realized the ad connection only when you explained.

Cheers

Nikhil · #16 30th September 2008, 09:43 AM

Venkat, if you would please get more info on their amps. Following Rajiv's comment earlier I went over to read Nelson Pass's First Watt website and its been a revelation. If the TITAN is based on the First Watt F1 there has been some interesting work done by Nelson Pass since with the F3 Power JFET Review. If you are not aware of it, read Srajan Ebaen's reviews of both these amps to see where this is going.

Link: First Watt Fi Review and F3 Power JFET

Mind blowing stuff in my opinion. It would be great to know if Audire has been tracking Nelson Pass' work.

Rajiv · #17 30th September 2008, 10:36 AM

Hi,

The photo of the signboard outside the Audire offices on web page below shows the brands Audire is involved with and First Watt is listed there.
Mr.Pass has also commented in a post below.

Audire is doing some very good work,of the beaten path .

diyAudio Forums - Exciting new line of fullrange drivers from Feastrex - Page 36

Nelson Pass's experiments with Feastrex drivers.

diyAudio Forums - Feastrex Fun - Page 1

Regards
Rajiv

persiflage · #18 30th September 2008, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikhil

I hear there is an audio expo taking place in Mumbai later this month. Will have to check if they are at the show.

Hi Nikhil,

Which expo, and can you confirm if Audire are taking part?

Persiflage

Nikhil · #19 30th September 2008, 05:55 PM

Can't remember the name right now. It was something I saw in the papers the last time I was in Bombay a few weeks ago.

venkatcr · #20 30th September 2008, 10:16 PM

I will get as many details as possible and post it as soon as I return. from Coimbatore. I have a confirmed appointment with Sarath for the whole day of 14th.

Cheers