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Class D Technology

So I get the obvious strengths of Class D. Efficiency, power output & running cool which allows for small form factors. I also understand the weaknesses somewhat. 1. Non-linear & lots of distortion that needs to be cleaned up with an output filter. 
So my question is, if it weren't for efficiency & power, would there be any reason to own a Class D amp? Do they beat Class A in any other categories that count for sound quality?  
seanheis1
psag
518 posts
 
Not much doubt that class D noise is independent of signal levels, and poses no unusual threat to speakers.

I own the Spectron monoblocks. Superb sounding amps, amazing value relative to cost.
timrhu
2,779 posts
 
My advice for anyone on the fence is do your homework, listen and decide for yourself. Only then will you know.
Well Mapman, if you would’ve said this at the beginning of the thread, we could’ve saved a lot of typing.

It’s what I did, and decided class C wasn’t for me.
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kijanki
4,432 posts
 
AFAIK, class C is a poor choice for audio (better for FM transmitter).

timrhu
2,779 posts
 
AFAIK, class C is a poor choice for audio (better for FM transmitter).
Hate it when I make stupid mistakes like that.
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noble100
2,419 posts
 
timrhu,

     I agree, class C amps are not for you.  But have you heard about the latest class D amps?  WOWIE WOW!  Where should I start?......

Later,
 Tim
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