High end Class D amps?

@flatblackround Very interesting---I wondered about something like that. Using a high end integrated like a McIntosh or Luxman as the preamp and using a class D power amp. Like using an Accuphase integrated with a Bel Canto amp for more juice? Will it sound that much different than using the integrated alone? 

To my ears, Class A amp still beats out Class A/B and Class D amps.

I never cared for McIntosh Solid State Amps, IME their autoformer driven amps are no better than class D amps. Just like class D, the sound is clean as whistle but very bland.

I don’t have experience with those integrated amps, but I think the character of the preamp will be preserved using class d.  I think a nice tube pre and a class d amp would be great. For me it was all about whether the speakers will respond to the additional power.  My McIntosh was going into protection mode more frequently than I liked and that was an additional incentive to try class d.  My wife complains about how loud I play my tunes. Lol.  I also like having a back up amp in my main system.  Don’t be intimidated by the naysayers to try class d.

@flatblackround Thank you---good to know. Do your VU meters on the McIntosh integrated still work with the class D amp connected? Sorry for the stupid question. LOL

I have replaced a pass lab 150.5 , Bryston 14bsst and adcom 5800 that powered my 5.2 system with all class d. Not only does the change sound better but no heat problems and using less electricity. Much happier with smaller footprint an not having to move 75lb slabs makes moving things around a snap.  I have hypex n core 400 mono blocks for surrounds a EVS 1200 for mains and a  dual hypex nc502 amp  bridged for the dual subs.  A lot more juice for a lot less money that in my opinion sounds better.