Class D amps that are superior to all or most?


Recently, I have heard about some Class D amps that may be close to the best there is regardless of class. Certainly, this technology has been in development for decades. The main issue has always been the switching power supply. In this regard, I have taken notice of AGD. They have created a whole new power supply that “switches” at a frequency 100 times the normal silicon based MOSFET. The designer uses a gallium nitride based PS. Interesting, it is enclosed in the KT88 glass envelope that sits on top of his amps. I am aware of two more pricey amps that seem to be also at the top- the Solution and the Merrill. There must be others that compete for the title. After my thread, “Is there a SS amp that can satisfy a SET guy?”, I am still on the quest.
Don’t want to spend $50K!
mglik
A couple of weeks ago, a dealer brought a Tambaqui over for the afternoon.  I compared it to my Rockna Wavedream Signature Balanced.  Both were used to drive my AGD Audions directly with no preamp.  In my system, the Rockna was significantly better. YMMV
My review of the Legacy Audio i.V4 Ultra Amplifier is now published at Dagogo.com 

 
douglas_schroeder
The revelation you had with the Legacy Audio i.V4 is exactly the same i had with the AGD Audion mono block amps. It's a powerful word but stunning fits my experience. And not just for class D but for any class of amps, the AGD's can go up against any amp.

It's a wonderful time to be an audiophile.