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High end Class D amps?

Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
bluorion
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georgehifi
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A real sleeper, very powerfull bi-polar, hard to find in good nick, and can be cheap, because it’s not in audiophile circles. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649216490-yamaha-p2200-p2200-power-amp/
Get hold a good condition Yamaha P2200 a bias it up 2 x as much Class-A as they can take it, they made them for band use to be very rugged.
And they use the very best, expensive, Alps Black Beauty volume pots, so feed your dac direct in and use them, a killer linear power amp.

https://ibb.co/s5T05Z5
https://ibb.co/wWtwf4r

Cheers George
mrdecibel
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George, I totally agree
speakermaster
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You want to find a good quality class a a/b amplifier because class d amplifiers come with a list of sound quality issues especially in the midrange and above. You can find very good amplifiers at not unreasonable prices this way and get much better sound than new.
erik_squires
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You want to find a good quality class a a/b amplifier because class d amplifiers come with a list of sound quality issues especially in the midrange and above. You can find very good amplifiers at not unreasonable prices this way and get much better sound than new.


Yeah, absolutely true! In 1995. 

mrdecibel
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@speakermaster, I have many of those amps you speak of. I want to try Class D, and judge for myself.
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