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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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chrisr
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Don't class D amps built to play only digital inputs (one conversion) and not analogue inputs?

kdude66
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Chrisr,

What are you asking?
erik_squires OP
15,989 posts
 
Hi @chrisr

Class D is not Digital, but for the next type in sequence, after A, B, C.

They are switching amps, but everything is controlled in the analog domain. Designers like Bruno Putzeys bristle at the term "digital" amplifiers.

There is no A/D or D/A process. At least, not how DAC's think of them.

Some class D are also digital, but rather rare. I'm thinking of the latest Technics amps.

So, no, most Class D amps take in analog signals only.

Best,

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erik_squires OP
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@kuribo

Hey there!

I'm thinking of spending for a pair of Hypex monoblocks soon. Could you please tell me your thoughts on the sound, and especially if you have compared them to ICEPower?

Thank you,

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erik_squires OP
15,989 posts
 
Fremer's 2013 review was riddled with bias. He's no neutral observer.

What should you buy? Class A? Class D? I dunno. But don't come and tell me the best of each aren't very very good.

Best,

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