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Class D amps,bang for your buck ones

Hello

First off,

I don't know much about class D amps, I did buy a Sonic Impact T-amp from Parts Express once to play with, I returned it because I don't have the speakers for it.

I did manage to hook it up to a pair of BIC Venturi horn speakers, and was floored with the clarity of the amp.

Those speakers had so many problems that I just didn't want to monkey with them, bad x-overs with busted pots,only sometimes could I get them to work right.

So, this leads me to my question.

Whats a high value class D amp with some hp/balls to drive normal speakers?

I'm looking for the Forte 4 of class D's, assuming (class D)is a tripath based/type amp.

Any suggestions or comments welcome.

I have an Accuphase pre and a minimax pre to use.

Thanks
mcgarick
stltrains
845 posts
 
Mcgarick im going to mention Nuforce amps to you as the best bang for your hard earned buck. I ve owned my original ref 9 amps for nearly 4 years in that time Nuforce has offered upgrades to bring my amps to the newest available offered by Nuforce. For me its been first SE then V2 and now Nuforce has introduced V3. The money saved for upgrading instead of unloading and re buying is substantial. How can a better bang for your buck be found. When you take in effect the ability of these amps to drive your system to musical delight along with low cost upgrading. A business practice like this is unheard of in this hobby we love so much. Good luck in your quest.
Mike
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markalarsen
651 posts
 
I am considering upgrading from Nuforce Reference 9SE to Nuforce Reference 9 V3 SE. Anyone heard the Nuforce Reference 9 V3 SE? The upgrade path seems reasonable to me.

Mark
ajackson1
156 posts
 
Spectrons are not bang for the buck, they are one of the expense D Class amps. Check out the older Bel Cantos or wyred 4 sound.
dotsystem
81 posts
 
H20 model S100 $2,000
bwp
114 posts
 
You may want to look into the new Rotel RB1572, 500W per channel at 4ohm class D. I believe it is based on the latest generation of ICE power but with a Rotel designed power supply. Retail is $1299, the reviews are limited however.
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