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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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georgehifi
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Our Kangaroo some say in plague proportions in Australia is very efficient, a bit like the Class-D, of the distance v speed travelled in the animal world. But is very one dimensional in it's movement and that straight ahead, easily picked off by a Mick Taylor (Wolf Creek)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTUp4IJ_xqQ
Cheers George
autre
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I think Im descending further into the rabbit hole with this but any thoughts on how the  ICE Ncore  and Hypex UCD modules stack up against each other?  Or has anyone noticed any differences? I know there are many other pieces that produce the final sound but will the different modules have an affect?

i was told by an audio manufacturer that they were told by a supplier that Hypex was superior to ICE. What are everyone's thoughts?
erik_squires OP
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autre,

ICEPower AS/ASP is very very good.

Hypex definitely has some improvements in output impedance, but whether this is a good or bad thing is going to be a matter of amp/speaker synergy.

I would say that the current crop is so good you owe it to yourself to listen. :)

Best,

E
autre
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Thanks Erik. I think you and others on this thread may find 'this post on ICE modules interesting although it may already may be common knowledge for all of you. 
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/class-d/287308-icepower-differences-asp-asc-asx2.html
erik_squires OP
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Thanks Autre!

I had not really noticed the ASC line before, interesting. Half the damping factor, with ratings for minimum speaker impedance.

Apparently designed to be less rugged, but also offer a universal supply (ASP has a jumper to select).
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