Class D Technology

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.

The Ohm F's were the dream speaker at Tech. I listened to them often dreaming of having a set. Yes, they are still fantastic...

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!

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Geekboy I run arc sp16 tube preamp and mhdt Constantine DAC into my Bel Canto ref1000m amps. Also a Bel Canto c5i integrated in my second smaller system. . I spend many hours just listening and enjoying more so than ever. Class D amps and my Ohm Walsh style speakers together are the most likely to not be replaced anytime soon at this point.