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Digital Amp's

Hi All,
I was wondering what everyone thinks of the newer Digital Amps that are becoming more common. I think these Amps are known as Class D amps. Belcanto is one company that seems to be pushing this line, but most seem to be coming from the giants like yamaha and panasonic.

What are the pros and cons of these AMP's over your everyday Class A/AB amp?
Any recommendations or condemnations for digital amps?

Thanks in Advance
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muralman1
1,527 posts
 
If you want a polite sound get a class A amp. If your liking is more towards "real" get the ICE powered H2O Signature.
mr_bill
347 posts
 
Audioengineer and the others,
I value high frequency extension, dynamics and realism.
Any examples of Class A SS amps that you're referring to that are better than the ICE power amps?
Thanks,
Bill
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Faziod..."give me a Class A SS amp." To whom should I apply for this "gift", which I agree would be nice to have. Can I get 600 watts into 4 ohms?. In the real world, digital amps are usually the best solution.
gmood1
1,251 posts
 
I suppose we all have our preferences. I prefer D or T class amplifiers,especially when powered from batteries over Class A. Class A would be my second choice in design. There's a haze lifted from the music when you get away from the Class A stuff IMHO.The class A gear I've heard always sounded polite and maybe a little rolled off..nothing wrong with that if that's what you seek.
kana813
956 posts
 
Audioengineer- have you heard the Boz216/2200 or the LyngdorfAudio TDA2200?

Anyone interested in digital amps should read the WRHI review of the TacT SDA2175. There's copy at:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/LyngdorfAudio-UG/files/
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