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New Class D amplifiers

Hello. I'm very interested in getting your opinion on the newer Class D amplifiers.  There has been a couple of very positive reviews (by Guttenberg) of the Bel Canto C6i and NAD M23.  These, and perhaps some others are offering new technology that significantly lower the class D noise level and other drawbacks.    

I currently use a Class A amp, Pass Labs INT-25 (with Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers) which has a wonderful sound. But I am transitioning to another location, and due to using Roon primarily I find that this system stays on most of the day.  Due to heat and power usage of Class A amplifiers, I'm interested in translating to Class D if I find something comparable.

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ricevs
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Niodari,

Please see the Gan 1 thread for a description of the mods.  Of course, we all use our own sonic preferences......there is no objective reality in audio....everything sounds different and there is no consensus.  However, all those (95+%) who listen to what I do (since the late 70s) like it.  Those that don't listen....well, they just have opinions......based on no real knowledge.

The real FUN is in experiencing things......try expeiencing joy and love......you can experience it right NOW.......we create our own reality.....What do you want?  It is all right here.....right now.  Blessings for everyone!

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niodari
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The real FUN is in experiencing things......try expeiencing joy and love......you can experience it right NOW.......we create our own reality.....What do you want? It is all right here.....right now. Blessings for everyone!

Ric, depends on what things we experience and if they really give us a joy. Right now i am experiencing a joy that gives me my Megaschino on jazz vocals. Hope soon will experience another joy with your moded *Voyager*. I am sending an email message to you (soon). 

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69zoso69
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Atma Sphere Class D mono blocks 

I’ve only had them in my rig for a day, but I am very impressed. It blows the doors off my Willsenton R8. And I’m simply running balanced direct from my Pontus II. 
 

The bass is soooo much grippier and textured. I thought my soundstage was more or less limited by my Tecktons and my room boundaries. I was wrong. The AS’s fill the room with energy that gave me goose bumps and pushed to soundstage in every direction. I finally have speakers that disappear. I’ve been told they need 200hrs of break in. Vocals are gorgeous. I’m not missing tubes one bit. I feel like I’ve finally pierced above the clouds and my system is performing at a true “audiophile” level. 

I’m going to demo the Gold Note stack next weekend.

 

 

tweak1
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@yyzsantabarbara 

Thanks for the 411 on Daniel Hertz, aka Mark Levinson

Here's a 16 minute overview by ML on his new kit

 

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nonoise
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Just came across this new review of the Technics SU-G700M2 from The Absolute Sound on YouTube:

It's nice to have this deep dive into the inner workings of this amp. He even goes so far as to say it's a taste of the Ultra High End for a tenth of the price. Not perfect, or everyone's cup of tea, but it's got the goods.

All the best,
Nonoise

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