2. amps-preamps
  3. 129238-20253

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
erik_squires OP
16,011 posts
 
Hi @Pinthrift,

Welcome. So the M2 is NAD’s integrated with DAC.

http://www.stereophile.com/solidpoweramps/nad_m2_direct_digital_integrated_amplifier/#o0ZxxctxrKyjSa...

Listen, I’m curious how did you find the DAC? Did you feel it needed a lot of break in?

NAD is claiming a lot of exclusives, but I have to say, the output vs. impedance curves look just like a B&O ICEpower design. Possibley using ICEedge?

Best,


E
randy-11
1,913 posts
 
Can anybody list very affordable great sounding Class D amps - say below $2,000 for a stereo pair, and better or comparable SQ to a Sunfire amp?
sfseay's avatar
sfseay
496 posts
 
Check out the Auralic Merak mono block Class A/D amplifiers that put out 400 watts per channel into 4 ohms.  Google the reviews.  These sell for $5000 for the pair new.  These are the best  sounding Class D amps I have heard, and can be had for under $3000.00 used.  Often for less than that.

I'm reluctantly selling my Meraks so I can raise cash to get new speakers. 
georgehifi's avatar
georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
I’m reluctantly selling my Meraks
These Auralic Merak, (linear power supply and Hypex D-amp modules), you only just got them 1 month ago??
Going back to the Parasound A23 that you have?

Cheers George
bassdude
486 posts
 
Randy-11...

Yes... the SDS-470C by "ClassDAudio" is superb in all respects, and competes with the Parasound JC-1's, A-21, etc. for about $700.  

I've got them all... as well as... the Atma-Sphere M60's... and... it competes well with all of these.

http://classdaudio.com/

More to discover