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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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Hi @migueca

As I have written elsewhere, the ICEPower AS and ASP series is a very modern sounding amplifier. No extra warmth or juiciness, but not stark sounding either. To my ears it is the equal of the Parasound A21/A23 amplifiers, and very similar sounding. I cannot hear a difference on my speakers.

Quite and powerful sounding.

You should also try NuForce, which uses a very interesting hybrid approach.

Best,

E
ejr1953
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Anyone had a chance to audition the Mytek Brooklyn Class D Amp?

It's been years since I've auditioned a class D amp, I can't remember which brand/model, I do remember it sounding harsh (to me), but from what I'm reading, class D amps have come a long way lately.
erik_squires OP
16,416 posts
 
Hi @ejr1953

I have not, but I am a huge fan of the Brooklyn Pre/DAC!

Best,

E
ejr1953
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Erik,
I too am a big fan.  I have a PS Audio DirectStream DAC, but found it didn't sound so good decoding MQA (even when Tidal did the unfold), so I bought a Brooklyn for MQA.
I hope they will have a booth or a dealer at the Capital Audiofest, plan to attend this year, hope to hear the new amp, if it's on display.
Evan
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