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Class D Technology

So I get the obvious strengths of Class D. Efficiency, power output & running cool which allows for small form factors. I also understand the weaknesses somewhat. 1. Non-linear & lots of distortion that needs to be cleaned up with an output filter. 
So my question is, if it weren't for efficiency & power, would there be any reason to own a Class D amp? Do they beat Class A in any other categories that count for sound quality?  
seanheis1
guidocorona
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Hi Tim, I will verify with Dennis if the M3/1500 monos are based on Pascal X-pro1 or X-Pro2.


About Rowland,


Continuum S2 integrated contains Pascal M-Pro2.

The flagships M825 stereo and M925 monos contain NCore NC1200.

Daemon integrated is the only Rowland amp containing Pascal X-Pro2.


Saluti, Guido




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noble100
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Guido,

     You are correct that the Rowland Continuum C2 contains the Pascal M-Pro2 module, not the Pascal X-Pro2 module.  My mistake,
   
Thanks,
   Tim
erik_squires
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@mapman

Thanks for your observations. I've never been drawn to McIntosh, so I never end up listening to them for long. :)

Best,


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jtsnead
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D Sonic has an amp that uses the M-Pro2 boards, not on the website you have to contact Dennis
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uberwaltz
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Ok so I am way too lazy to read ALL of the posts in here but scanned through a few.
I was probably in the group pf class d naysayers due to a bad experience a few years back with a pair of bel canto 500m monoblocks that were basically, well soulless, inert, etc etc.
Now after a very positive upgrade of my ht rig from a pair of emotiva space heaters to a single nuforce class d i am ready to be convinced.

so any sensible recommendations to audition for my system which I have to say i am very happy with right now but i am always open minded.

present is esoterIc sa-50, ARC LS2 pre, b&w 804d and BAT VK600SE.

BUDGET would be max $5k for amp

thank you
 
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