Class "D" amp? I do not have a clue. Do you?

i have auditioned class d amps and they sound aggressive in the treble. that is the frequency response seems unbalanced.

there is a hybrid class d amp, virtue audio which incorporates gary dodd's tube buffer--a hybrid class d amp.

A few years ago, Class D amps received a bad rap from both users and reviewers. Perhaps deservedly so.

However, the latest generation products from top manufacturers require a listen IMO. Given a proper speaker match, some of them challenge far more expensive solid state competition. They still may not be your cup of tea but the overall sonic quality has improved significantly.

Those who claim Class D amps are aggressive and/or unbalanced either haven't heard the newest products or have poor listening skills.

IMO

"Those who claim Class D amps are aggressive and/or unbalanced either haven't heard the newest products or have poor listening skills."

Or they may have heard them in the wrong setup.

No amp or amp technology works best in all cases, including Class D, though I suspect it may be the most versatile amp technology around overall nonetheless.

>>10-20-10: Mapman
Or they may have heard them in the wrong setup.<<

Agreed.

In my prior post there was an allusion to a "proper speaker match". This is critical.

No speaker or amplifier can be evaluated without a correctly chosen counterpart.

But it is disingenuous to knock Class D as a totality. Even the most discriminating ears can appreciate its' attributes.

IMO

Ckoffend,

Very well written and interesting post.

I'm wondering if you heard the same issues with Spectron?