I also agree that Class-D is not the end all be all for subs. They're used in subs because they are cheap and can put out lots of power. I've owned a couple of subs with Class-D subs and one with a traditional A/B external amplifier (RBH). To my ear it was much more natural sounding when used with music.
High End Amp Price Collapse musings
If Class D amplification becomes accepted by audiophiles there should be a glut of high end amps (Krell, Levinson, Pass etc) becoming available on the used market at prices a fraction of what they are now.
Think CRT TV when the flat panels began emerging.I think Ill hold off on a new/used amp purchase for a little while. Maybe I will bet a Boulder.
Has any one else considered this?
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hk_fan ... Class-D is not the end all be all for subs. They're used in subs because they are cheap and can put out lots of power ...Agreed! There's no question that when it comes to size, weight, price and power consumption, it's tough to top Class D. As for sound quality ... that's another matter altogether. |
blackfly I did read your post before responding. You said Class D "has a longs ways to go..." (without mentioning any Class D amps that you have listened to). I gave my opinion that it doesn't have a long way to go and in previous posts compared it to some high end amplifiers I've owned, including a Class A ATI amplifier that cost over $2000.00, 20 years ago. You also said "go out and directly compare it to a Luxman M 800, or Accuphase A 200. No Dice." That statement is illogical and even a little arrogant since you are judging the Luxman and the Accuphase against the NAD without listening to the NAD. You make blanket statements as to why Class A has to be the best and D Class basically sucks. From your bold statements, I'm sure an ATI without it's fancy chassis and lacking an inflated price tag would never be welcome in your home. |
Time to chime with my direct a/b comparo BAT VK600SE vs Red Dragon S500 Everything else the same, just swapping leads between the bat and the red dragon. Hate to say it but it looks like the 120lb space heater is going to be looking for a new home. I honestly thought the Red Dragon beat the BAT out on soundstage, noise floor and vocals. The BAT may have aced it on low bass, not too surprising. All in all the class d just sounded plain "nice" for want of a better word, no fatigue or lack of warmth, at least not to my ears, in my system with my music |
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