Buckeye Amps Purifi 1ET400A 6 (and 3) month update - Home Theater #46

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In this video, I give an update on my Purifi 1ET400A Buckeye Amps. I've had the 3 channel for 6 months and the 2 channel for 3 months and have listened to a lot of things on them since I got them.
00:06 Intro
00:28 Ordering and setup
01:02 Connectivity options
02:30 Setting the gain
03:06 Speaker compatibility
03:50 Power and performance
04:30 Sound quality
06:14 Durability and reliability
07:22 Overall satisfaction
08:56 Closing thoughts
09:29 Thanks for watching
Music by Vegetable Police at:
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[@RandomDistractionsYT]

After 6 months of having these amps in my system, I've been really happy with the power and performance they provide to my speakers.

[@milosdunjic8718]

Agree I have 2 ch Purify based Buckeye and it sounds absolutely fantastic. High-end fully transparent sound on a budget. Audiophile nirvana, for those looking for flat response, without any character or artificial coloration.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Thanks for checking out the video and glad to hear you've liked them as well.

[@bleachedwhale]

Thanks for the great review! I was heavily considering the Emotiva XPA HC-1 monoblocks despite their higher pricing, until I saw their measurements and customer feedback on issues with reliability. Class D looks much more viable these days in the budget amp camp!

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Thanks for watching the video! I still use them to this day and they are still one of the best additions to my setup and in my opinion a great choice.

[@we8463]

Buckey amplifiers are really good

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Yeah, I'm still enjoying mine to this day.

[@damonmaddox1313]

Great video. First, thats what she said. Second, you might want to consider using the 3 channel for the front LCR, and the 2 channels for the SR.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

LOL and thanks for checking out the video. In regards to the suggestion, what's the thinking behind that?

[@ebkesq72]

@@RandomDistractionsYTIt shouldn’t matter either way.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

@@ebkesq72 Yeah, I didn't think that it would, although a minor reason I did go with the 2 channel for the front left and right was to help distribute the load to maybe reduce some heat. Since the LCR are the most active the 3 channel would be going a lot more so by off loading the front left and right I thought that would even it out a little. Maybe it doesn't help much but in my head it seems to make sense.

[@omarzarate8674]

Thanks for the info,but I would of liked to have heard a few samples of some movies in action to kinda get a hint of your system

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Appreciate you checking out the video. I’ve done some demos in the past but I haven’t done one lately with the current setup. Will try to do something like that soon. Here is that playlist and the Dolby demos at least have the first Buckeye. kzbin.info/aero/PLxvo8U2HaJJqtpAQW0FDLs0Tc7JbHkPc9&si=0RfUbEUggQ0z9hUj

[@bobiktto]

Have all my 13ch powered by his ncore amps

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Nice!

[@ediarapi2213]

Great video. I’m waiting on my buckeye amp to come. What xlr to rca cables are you using if it isn’t the Monoprice ones ?

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Thanks for checking out the video! I actually do have the Monoprice and they worked out for me but apparently there are some bad batches out there. I believe the ones the Dylan suggests are the Blue Jeans versions but he stated that his customers have used other brands with success too.

[@robk5745]

I have 1723 towers I’d like monos of this amplifier, sounds like a great combo.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

That monoblock does 250w @ 8ohm, 500w @ 4ohm, and 950w @ 2ohm. The 1723 towers have a recommended amp of 500w @ 4ohm so that sounds like it would be a good combo for sure.

[@jarrettlott8185]

I have the 1723 THX towers and am going to get these monos to replace my Emotiva XPA-5

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Nice! Are you going to go with the 1ET400A or the 1ET7040SA?

[@jarrettlott8185]

NCx500 3ch for RLC and NC252 6-channel for surrounds/atmos

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Nice, that sounds like a great combo!

[@jasonc331]

I have been on the fence about these, I have the 740 and the Polk R700 after calibration getting to -15 is so loud and clean. Have you went back to the internal amps to compare. I love the Anthem some would say house sound, a bit nervous that these amps may take that away, thoughts?

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

That's a really good question and to answer, I have not tried to switch back but it's definitely something I can do. Theoretically, it should not change it but I can say that initially, I felt that more things would come through in addition to being able to go louder without distorting. I'll try and shoot a video on that this weekend to confirm that though. You mentioned only two speakers and if those are the only two then you may be good with just the Anthem if they get loud enough for your taste and if so then you may be able to use the money for something else or just save it. Since I use them to power my home theater base layer, having the additional power helps out too or at least I think it does. Will be interesting to test it out and see how it goes. Appreciate the idea for the video.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Just wanted to mention that I am finally getting that video out later today, it was an interesting comparison and thanks again for the comment!

[@rayking507]

Hi there. Do you run the speakers full range or crossover and send the lower end to the subs.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Hi, I use ARC Genesis to run calibration which does use a crossover on the mains. In my case it chose 80hz for the fronts.

[@cl65captain]

What are you referring to the "new" thing coming out? The 3 channel Hypex NCx500 or something else?

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

I went back to see if there were any updates and looks like it is what I thought it was going to be. A 2 ch integrated amplifier. It looks like he will be showcasing it on Youthman's KZbin channel at some point.

[@TheeCalito]

What is Dylan recommending now for the xlr to rca cable?

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

I believe the ones the Dylan suggests are the Blue Jeans versions but he stated that his customers have used other brands with success too.

[@cgm246]

So…you still use the Anthem for Atmos speakers and the Buckeyes for Base level?

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

I currently use the Buckeyes for the base level (front, center and surround) and I use my Emotiva for the Atmos (front and rear). The Anthem at this point is not powering anything and just handling the processing.

[@Bob.martens]

Amplification, like DAC's, is a problem solved.

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

You are correct they do solve problems.

[@michaelburton5198]

Hey It's Been Awhile, And So Do You Still RECOMMEND, THE BUCKEYE AMPS , OVERALL STILL YET????

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Yeah, I'm still using them every day and during dedicated movie watching I turn them up so for me I still enjoy them.

[@Samzep]

Time to get real amps 324 gen 2

[@RandomDistractionsYT]

Those would be great, but unfortunately they don't fit in my space and they are quite a bit more pricey but have heard really good things about them.