Class D Technology
Given the power rating, the module of the D-Sonic 3/3000 is probably the Pascal X-pro2. There is also a mono version of this amp, called 3/1500M, probably based on Pascal X-Pro1. See: http://www.d-sonic.net/products/mono/ Cost of D-Sonic 3/1500M is $1300 per chassis.... And $2600 for a pair of 1500W Pascal amps is a pretty good deal. Per my old notes, Dennis at D-Soic can be reached by phone at: 800-862-7998 Guido |
Tech Hifi brings back so many memories of my teenage years. I used to love looking at their brochures of systems and listening to gear. At 15 years old I saved all I could on my first job and purchased my first system at Tech. I still remember what I purchased! Micro Accoustics speakers with tweeter array Technics integrated amp with meters Kenwood KT series tuner Micro Seiki turntable radio shack wire |
I used to covet the Micro Seiki tables but they were out of my price range back then. I settled for a very nice affordable and snazzy Philips 312. My system I bought while there (dorm room sized) was Hitachi 802 Class G receiver, Phillps 312 table, Grado cart, Aiwa AD6550 cassette deck ( I loved that sexy beast), and OHM L speakers. Still have the OHM Ls that I’ve maintained and upgraded myself since. They can still compete and sound better than ever with my Class D amps. I upgraded to a Tandberg tr2080 receiver I also coveted while at tech a couple years later bought at Leonard Radio on Route 17 in paramus NJ, a wonderful local shop at the time. |
Such an interesting discussion! I'm perhaps a month into my Class D audition and I am very pleased. I agree with other posters that the goal is good sound and comparing my new Bel Canto ref600ms to my Supernait 2....well, it's not even close - the Bel Cantos are better in so many ways - dynamics, speed (yes, even against the PRaT Naim) and in particular imaging. The bass is excellent with so much more control and I find the mid/hi excellent as well. No ear ringing here! I'm still comparing and learning - but I suspect soon my Supernait 2 will bo going to the 'Gon. Since I am having fun exploring I may try to pick up a Class A or A/B to power mid/highs and keep the D's for the bass to bi-amp. All in all, have to agree with mapman. I could live with this setup indefinitely - incredible sound more than anything. The benefits of small size and efficiency are just frosting on the cake. I'm tempted to find a Bel Canto 3.7 or similar preamp/dac to simplify my rig and save some $$$. As always, it will depend on the sound! P |
