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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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toddverrone
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I love the idea of a class D website, but to what purpose? Reviewing, comparing, contrasting? Or all of that plus sales?

It sounds like fun, but also like a lot of work.. though getting a steady stream of amps to review could lessen the pain.

I’m curious now about the sound of lower power vs higher power amps at low volume. I may have to try a little Dayton audio class D one evening, though it may be meaningless to compare a $60 amp to a $1000 amp and expect any sort of meaningful conclusions.

Also - Al, glad you caught that reference! 
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guidocorona
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@samac, yes all class D amps that have been in my system took over 1K hours to break-in and stabilize. But this has also been my experience with class A/B amps, with CD players, with two tube-based line stages, and with the Rowland Aeris DAC..


On the other hand, I have not tried in my system every amp on the market today, so I will not categorically state that all amps require over 1000 hours to break in...

Guido


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samac
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@guidocorona 

Thanks for the reply. Looking forward to what more hours will reveal. It's been a great ride so far. 

Cheer,

Scott
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audioman58
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Class D skeptic. I was once, the latest from Merrill Audio, is excellent
The Thor mono blocks at $4800 are very musical and best in class under $7k
IMO.
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