Replacing Emotiva XPA-2 & XPA-5 power amps in HT system with class D

Hi uberwaltz,

     I'm a little surprised you decided on the Nuforce 8-ch amp, thought you decided on the D-Sonic 7-ch amp that offers amp module and power choices for each channel.  

     Optama Nuforce offers 2 8-ch amps, the MCA-18 and MCA-20, which one did you choose?
     I've never owned or used a Nuforce amp but, from what I've read, they're often used in high-end ht installations and are generally noted for their accurate, clean and lively sound as well as their compact size, good power,low weight and cool running.  Overall in my opinion, a very good choice.

Enjoy,
 Tim

@noble100 

I was ready to buy the d-sonic but at the price that i bought the mca20 at it was a deal I could not turn down. I could have easily sold it for at  least the same price if not a profit if it did not work out but for my purpose and application it appears to be working very well.
I also purchased the matching avp18 processor to replace the emotiva umc200 as well but thats a test for another day as i wanted to hear the class d amp first

Uberwaltz, I must have missed your post in which you mention purchasing the Nuforce.  It sounds like quite an upgrade.  I experienced a similar improvement over my Emotiva XPA amp a few years ago.  I too have a separate 2 channel set up and found that Parasound Halo Series is superior from top to bottom frequencies, and looks a lot nicer to boot.

I didn't have weight considerations, but reading yours and other impressions on class D, I have to admit in being more open to checking it out.  I've been reluctant towards class D.

@213runnin
Just watched out first full movie with the Nuforce tonight, Smokin Aces 2, which has one heck of a lot of gunshot and explosive special effects and VERY IMPRESSED.
To say the Nuforce is ONLY rated at 150w per channel I felt the sheer force of the movie was above par to the Emotiva experience.
Dont get me wrong the Emotivas are great bang for the buck but I am now convinced that class d MAY be worth consideration in the 2 channel world as well.

uberwaltz,

     I'm glad you're enjoying the AVP-18 and MCA-20.  They both look just like they run,VERY COOL  I don't think you'd hear a big difference between Nuforce and D-Sonic, both seem to have low noise floors, low distortion, neutral and detailed characters with very good power and dynamics.
      I understand you got a good deal on both so that just makes it sweeter.  I don't know if you keep your audio amps on 24/7 as I do but,, regardless, you should see a significant reduction in your electric bill as a further advantage of switching from class A/B to class D amplification.

Congrats,
  Tim.