I have a gut feeling @atmasphere would not be soon marketing a Class D amp if the technology was somehow not up to snuff. Nor would Bel Canto which took the plunge and helped lead the charge a number of years back.
My ears tell me the technology is 100% up to snuff and a threatening challenger to the high end status quo moving forward as a result of not just sound quality but TCO, versatility, and overall ease of use. That might account for at least some of he hostility towards Class D commonly encountered here.
I just ignore it because I have owned good quality Bel Canto Class D amps for a number of years now and know better every time I listen which is pretty much every day. I decided to try the latest and greatest new technology on the block that seemed to fit my needs on paper first and managed to stay clear of much old tube technology in my system as a result. Have goals to eliminate tubes altogether perhaps someday soon. I have to pull myself away from listening usually especially when listening to the Ohms, so that is the ultimate good sign and all that matters.
Of course as always YMMV. Different strokes and all that will never change.
My ears tell me the technology is 100% up to snuff and a threatening challenger to the high end status quo moving forward as a result of not just sound quality but TCO, versatility, and overall ease of use. That might account for at least some of he hostility towards Class D commonly encountered here.
I just ignore it because I have owned good quality Bel Canto Class D amps for a number of years now and know better every time I listen which is pretty much every day. I decided to try the latest and greatest new technology on the block that seemed to fit my needs on paper first and managed to stay clear of much old tube technology in my system as a result. Have goals to eliminate tubes altogether perhaps someday soon. I have to pull myself away from listening usually especially when listening to the Ohms, so that is the ultimate good sign and all that matters.
Of course as always YMMV. Different strokes and all that will never change.