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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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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.
kdude66
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audioman,

Skeptic,I once was as well.

I haven't had a chance to hear the Thor but I have heard many good things from them and I'm glad you are enjoying them.

We would like to hear about your current system and maybe what the Thor amps replaced.

Kenny.
kdude66
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lalitk,

Ive been using my set of 600m's for 14 months paired with a canto pre3 which I have had much longer.

I used the nc400 for 4yrs before I got the 600 and I have a red dragon s-500 that only has 100 hrs on it.

I have always been a fan of higher pwr amps even with higher efficient speakers,I started 30 yrs ago in this hobby with Khorns and a Mac 275.

I don't really know for sure and haven't seen any documentation yet that says higher pwr Class d amps don't sound as good as lower power class d amps.

Maybe someone with more knowledge and experience with class d amps only  than me could chime in.

Kenny.


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I'm playing catch-up on the posts but thanks for the recommendation on the Wtred gear Scott. That STI has been on my short list as well, most likely the v1 since the used prices sre
mire in my budget. I just haven't been lucky enough to snag one on the forum yet....

Todd, thanks for the reply. Please pardon my ignorance but I'm  not sure what you mean by different input impedance. I'm still a bit of a rookie at the terms and what they mean towards the resultant sound. 

If I may throw in my thoughts on the sound quality of class D amps, I can sum it up in 3 words: I'm a fan!
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