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Class D is just Dandy!

I thought it was time we had a pro- Class D thread. There's plenty of threads about comparisons, or detractors of Class D.

That's fine, you don't have to like Class D amps, and if you don't please go participate on one of those threads.

For those of us who are very happy and excited about having musical, capable amps that we can afford to keep on 24/7 and don't require large spaces to put them in, this thread is for you.

Please share your experiences with class D amps!
erik_squires
erik_squires OP
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Thanks Autre!

I had not really noticed the ASC line before, interesting. Half the damping factor, with ratings for minimum speaker impedance.

Apparently designed to be less rugged, but also offer a universal supply (ASP has a jumper to select).
audiolover718
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My ARC DS450, is a very capable and musical amplifier.  I know Arc uses some proprietary parts in it, and has an analogue power supply I believe, or something to that effect, which doesn't make it like many of the other class D amps discussed.  All I can say is, that is a shame that many bad mouth this topology.

I will say that it did need a massive break in period.  At first, I will admit, it was murky with little air and honestly didn't compare to my hd220, but now I don't miss it at all.  Would I like ref 150? Yep, but I think a ref pre to upgrade my LS-17 would be a better upgrade.  The DS 450 is an effortless poweramp, that had more than enough resolution, warmth and musicality to get your foot tapping of hairs standing, depending on what you want at that moment.  

randy-11
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Mytek Brooklyn AMP - see it in Munich
erik_squires OP
16,234 posts
 
@randy-11

I am a huge Mytek fan, Randy, how did you learn about the amp? I haven’t heard a peep about it.



Best,

E
randy-11
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it was posted in a review of news from the Munich show - it is somewhere on computeraudio.com
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