Expensive amp or cheap classdaudio?

Can you compare how the Class D sounds compared to the other amps you have had? Strengths and weaknesses of each.

I do have my eye on these, as well as the recently released Hypex NCore modules (first run already sold out).

Yes, I have a slightly modified TriPath Class D amp rated at 60 watts/channel @ 4-ohms and 100Wpc @ 8-ohms. The power supply caps were replaced with higher capacity capacitors and it sounds wonderful. In fact, it replaced my QuickSilver GLA tube amp driving my Magnepans... It plays louder without strain and sounds as good if not better in some ways. I do use a VTL 2.5-TL tube linestage into it.

My other system is totally solid-state (except the phono preamp) and uses a Wyred 4 Sound STI-500 ICE-Power amp, which sounds better than any other amp I've tried in that system... including a Cary Audio CAD 120S tube amp and some very good solid-state amps.

I believe the digital amps are the future and they don't need to cost a ton of money to sound great. They are incredibly fast and ultra-detailed, low-noise, and can be just as musical and engaging as other types of amps. Plus they're lighter, smaller, and way more efficient than conventional tube or solid-state amplifiers. It's a win-win, in my view.

Plato,

How does the sound of the Wyred compare to the TriPath amp?

I read a review of the STI-500 and the reviewer bought the amp he liked it so much. Actually, most of the reviews of Wyred 4 Sound amps are stellar. My local shop is a dealer (The Analog Shop in Victor NY) and I might have to go for a listen.

I've compared W4S ST1000 monos class D with Tripath Sunfire SRA with Aerial 10t speakers:

They both sounded great in general with slight differences:

W4S: More definition, bass controll, precision.
Sunfire: More music, less bass controll, but more depth and warmth,