Class D is just Dandy!

Anyone have experience or an opinion on CIAudio, aka Channel Island Audio, class D amps? 

@confuse_upgradeitis - I used a crown xls1500 for about two years. This past winter I bought a used pair of Ghent audio class D monoblocks here on Audiogon. I was sceptical, since their power ratings were the same, but I was getting too curious about what, if anything, would sound different from my crown.

What I’ve heard is an improvement in clarity, sound source separation, a reduction in harshness and an increase in bass clarity and smoothness. In addition, the sound stage is deeper and wider.

Now, all of these differences took a few days, maybe a week, to discern. So, while it was a significant improvement, it wasn’t a quantum leap and I still greatly respect what the crown brought to my system for $325 brand stinking new.

I did, however, go from a stereo amp to monos, so I can’t speak as to what improvements were due to a better amp and what were due to moving to monos.

Oh man. I broke one of my amps tonight. Miswired an IC I built. I need your genius class D smarts please. 

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/oh-man-i-broke-my-class-d-amp-make-fun-of-me-then-help

Pretty please?

I opened the case up... It's crowded in there. Ain't no way I'm fixing anything on that board. And they changed the design of the monos, so I can't seem to buy just one.. ugh. New amps, I guess. Anyone need a subwoofer amp?

Todd - sorry to read about the mishap.  If you are in the market for replacement mono blocks, consider contacting Merrill at Merrill Audio.  He makes a range of highly regarded Class D amps, including mono blocks.  Good luck getting up and running soon.