Class D Technology

Hi Guido,
When you say that you and Bill use your own ears and thus determined that class D suits you all I don’t believe anyone here would dispute this conclusion. Those who find class D undesirable are equally credible in their listening evaluations as well. One view doesn’t hold more merit than the other. The verdict is a split decision of yays and nays as with virtually any audiophile/High End topic. What impresses you or Bill may disappoint someone else who just has different taste and sonic criteria. Both sides of of this issue have IMO made compelling points. For there to be implication that if one is critical of class D they’re closed minded is misguided. It just means they listened and were honestly underwhelmed. We both would surely agree with the mantra of YMMV. 
Charles

It’s close minded to infer a product or technology is inferior or deficient just because one prefers something else. That’s all.  

Charles, "We both would surely agree with the mantra of YMMV." Agreed

Mapman "It’s close minded to infer a product or technology is inferior or deficient just because one prefers something else. That’s all." Again, agreed.

In the end, let your ears tell you what YOU like and lead the way. That is ultimately what is most important.

Yes, I've heard Class D a few times. My dream system is Mbl's entry-level system with a Class D integrated, CD/DAC, and speakers. It makes beautiful music and if the $$ weren't a concern, I would have it already. 

Specs and technicalities aside, let your ears lead you to YOUR perfect system. We don't buy our gear to please everyone, just us since we are nearly always the only audience.

Some other manufacturers, such as Merrill Audio, do a thorough "passive" component design around the modules... They implement highly dampened chassis, highest quality internal wiring (e.g. Cardas), and I/O connectors: see for example the Merrill Audio Veritas monos that I have reviewed for PFO a couple years ago. In some cases, like in the entry level Merril Teranis stereo amp, they design custom input stages.

Hi Guido, I was referring to the custom input stages as an example of adding a house sound...such as the tube input stage that Peachtree uses. If all a company does is add a chassis and nice wiring to the I/O connectors using an Ice Module, that is basically a DIY project...which I agree isn't bad if the module is of sufficient quality. I had a DIY setup with the Ice Amp 125ASX2 and unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations with regards to accuracy. It had dead quiet moments during songs that could be viewed as a positive or as artificial blackness.                                               

I have never heard Hypex, but many indicators point to it as being a superior implementation of Class D when compared with ICE Modules.