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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
jw94055
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Kkm, I did the same thing (audiosource/ebay/tube pre). I had a mint Son of Ampzilla I thought sounded pretty good, but what clear,superior, balanced, muscular sound for $250. I am still amazed. Music, just music. I do believe a Class "D" should be matched with a tube pre.
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jtwrace
443 posts
 
Yes, I got one of the kits. This one: http://classdaudio.com/index.php/class-d-amplifier-kits/home-kits/600w-class-d-power-amplifier-and-power-supply.html

add a power cord and you're off. The board is already built you just have to attach the toridal.
johnnyb53
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01-18-10: Jtwrace
Yes, I got one of the kits. This one: classdaudio.com/index.php/clas...

add a power cord and you're off. The board is already built you just have to attach the toridal.
What are the challenges to mounting one of these on a chassis and adding a housing? Will it fit into an over-the-counter chassis or does one have to be fabricated to size?
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coffeey
363 posts
 
if u want to try buy the Morrows on agon they are cheap and u can find out if u like or not
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jtwrace
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Johnnyb53

Yes, they will fit into many different chassis. Par Metal, Hammond just to name a couple all make something that will work and look nice. It will all depend on what you're after.
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