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Class D amps,bang for your buck ones

Hello

First off,

I don't know much about class D amps, I did buy a Sonic Impact T-amp from Parts Express once to play with, I returned it because I don't have the speakers for it.

I did manage to hook it up to a pair of BIC Venturi horn speakers, and was floored with the clarity of the amp.

Those speakers had so many problems that I just didn't want to monkey with them, bad x-overs with busted pots,only sometimes could I get them to work right.

So, this leads me to my question.

Whats a high value class D amp with some hp/balls to drive normal speakers?

I'm looking for the Forte 4 of class D's, assuming (class D)is a tripath based/type amp.

Any suggestions or comments welcome.

I have an Accuphase pre and a minimax pre to use.

Thanks
mcgarick
magfan
1,583 posts
 
PS Audio GCC series uses ASP ICE modules. Available in 3 ratings and use the PS 'Gain Cell' input. These are integrates.
PS also made basic amps without pre section.

My Maggies seem to be enjoying themselves with the GCC250, which doubles up at 4ohms.

ICE is not a 'chip'.
foster_9
1,638 posts
 
I third Wyred 4 Sound.
bluesbassplayer
12 posts
 
I 2nd PS Audio GCC-250. I am using it with Gallos Reference 3.1 speakers. These are pretty inexpensive now on the used market. I am very pleased with it.
kkm
124 posts
 
I have the Audiosource 7t 200 wpc Tripath chip base amp also used in Bel Canto Evo 200.2, Audio Research 150.2 and the Carver Pro ZR1000. Someone was selling these new on Ebay several years ago with about 40 available. After buying one and enjoying the sound, I bought another one because of the price/performance ratio. My Bryston 4B-ST has been sitting lonely on the sideline eversince, best $250 I've ever spent on audio. It's killer with a tube pre. Excellent sound mating with Gallo 3.1.
bosrt
77 posts
 
Keep an eye on Virtue Audio amps. Stereomojo says more goods are coming soon.

Clarity, yes.
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