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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
erik_squires OP
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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
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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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georgehifi
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erik_squires OP2,223 posts06-24-2017 12:24pmFremer's 2013 review was riddled with bias. He's no neutral observer. 

Well John Atkinson also backed his "bias" after doing the measurements.

" The sound was initially very impressive. It had tremendous dynamic sweep, with superb control of the Wilsons' woofers, tremendous clarity, and nothing identifiably wrong. However, the more I listened, the more the overall sonic picture seemed flat and uninvolving. An enigma.—John Atkinson"
Read more at https://www.stereophile.com/content/mark-levinson-no53-reference-monoblock-power-amplifier-measureme...

Cheers George
erik_squires OP
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One biased reporter backing another doesn't convince me of a thing. Sorry.

Everyone should use their own ears and definitely not Fremer's or JA when evaluating modern class D amps.



Best,

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