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Class D is just Dandy!

I thought it was time we had a pro- Class D thread. There's plenty of threads about comparisons, or detractors of Class D.

That's fine, you don't have to like Class D amps, and if you don't please go participate on one of those threads.

For those of us who are very happy and excited about having musical, capable amps that we can afford to keep on 24/7 and don't require large spaces to put them in, this thread is for you.

Please share your experiences with class D amps!
erik_squires
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sfseay
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Anybody here running or have auditioned Auralic Merak monoblocks? Just purchased a couple and should be arriving today. Moving to these from a Parasound Halo A23.
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I love this thread. Thanks again Erik, for starting it and Guido for being such a solid foil.
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wtf
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I love this thread. Thanks again Erik, for starting it and Guido for being such a solid foil.

+1 .. it’s a pleasant change from the normal bashing class d takes. I have 3 class d amps, an older PS Audio Trio A-100 (ICE based), a Fleawatt TPA3116D2 integrated, and a Dayton Audio DTA-120. I really enjoy all 3.
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Hi @guidocorona

Thanks for the suggestion. I feel bad asking for a loaner pair with no intention of buying. :)

To everyone else, it is really the contributors on this thread, even those i don't agree with, who keep it interesting and welcoming. :)

Best,

E
kdude66
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Sounds like you guys are getting a little too technical for me,but keep the thread going because it's so nice to read positives about class d and not the usual negatives.

All I can say about class d is it has come a long way but will probably continue improving as time goes by.I started into class d about 4 yrs ago with a set of diy nc400 and I own a set of bel canto ref600m and I have a new red dragon s500.I have been in this hobby for 30 yrs and have been blessed with all kinds of nice gear.I practically gave away a pass labs xa30.8 and first watt j2 on the used market just because they did'nt better any of my class d amps.

At the end of the day it is still all about the music and the amount of emotion and involvement that I can receive,and class d does it for me,not looking for class a or tube amps anymore.
Kenny.

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