Nord One SE UP NC500MB

About the Nord One SE UP NC500MB

The Nord One SE UP NC500MB is an upgraded mono block amplifier from Nord Acoustics, designed for audiophiles demanding high power and exceptional sound quality. It incorporates two Hypex NCore NC500 amplifier modules and two Hypex SMPS1200A700 power supplies in a dual mono configuration. The amplifier uses Nord UP input buffer boards equipped with high-end discrete Sparkos Labs voltage regulators and a choice of Sparkos SS3602 or Sonic Imagery 994 discrete op amps running in full Class A, delivering a richer, warmer, and tonally dense musical sound with an expansive soundstage. The amplifier is housed in a solid Japanese all-aluminum SE case with a 10mm faceplate, solid 44mm diameter aluminum isolation feet, patented CHK gold-plated solid brass 60A binding posts, Switchcraft gold-plated metal body XLR sockets, quality mains sockets, and a blue halo illuminated front switch with switchable ON/OFF/DIM LED. It offers ultra-high damping factor and high current output capable of driving demanding speakers down to 2 ohms, delivering 550W at 2 ohms, 700W at 4 ohms, and 400W at 8 ohms. The frequency response is 0 - 50 kHz +0/-3 dB with extremely low distortion (THD+N 0.001% at 20 Hz) and a high input impedance of 51 kΩ with 26 dB gain. The amplifier is praised for its huge power reserves, non-existent background noise, excellent instrument separation, and bass extension. It includes a 12V trigger option and is sold as a pair for stereo use, with worldwide shipping available from the UK.