Class D is just Dandy!

Erik,
What a most informative thread you have going here!   Thanks to the fellows above who share their take on the progression of the design of amplifiers.  I won't be parting with my delightful Dennis Had Inspire EL84 SET anytime soon, but this Class D amplification has come of age and will only get better in the future.  

Several of the Class D amps mentioned above are uber-expensive and clearly out of my budget, but likely not for others.   This technology will emerge in more modestly-priced gear in time, such as with the Wyred4Sound gear that can be had for a song.  BTW, a pal sent me a note recently telling me that he had acquired a pair of Nu-Force mono's and they bested his high-end Pass Labs amp by a fair margin.  

I read elsewhere that RF interference can be a problem with these amps, as well as the need for power conditioners and better power cords, so this may be an issue to be aware of.  Cheers, Mark  

Welcome @whitestix  !

I am glad you are finding it informative, I'm learning a lot more about the marketplace, and happy to find so many sharing my appreciation for the latest amps!

Best,

E

Nu-Force mono's and they bested his high-end Pass Labs amp by a fair margin.  

Which Pass labs amps was this, as I've worked on and listened to mainly the NF 9se v3 mono's, and am very curious to know which Pass Labs they bettered, none I've heard so far.

Cheers George  

I'd love try this special D-class amp design by Mola Mola Kaluga mono blocks... http://www.soundstagehifi.com/index.php/equipment-reviews/972-mola-mola-kaluga-mono-amplifiers

@jt25741 

Thanks for the heads-up. I was not familiar with the new Pioneer Class-D AVRs. They look great.

Cheers,

Scott