Class D is just Dandy!

This is all great discussion but doesn’t it come down to your ears, budget and preference for the love of music. Budget and listening preference will ultimately be the deciding factor.

Yes, oh my Goddess, it’s like we are twins...

If person A has a budget of 50 - 60k he’s not looking at Class D period in of story.

Oh, wait, what????? I disagree. Just because I have x amount of dollars doesn’t mean I’m going to spend it. My goal is not to spend $x, it’s to spend as little of $x as I can and be happy with it. If I’m happy with $x/10 then that’s all I will spend.

To do this however you have to give up the notion that price is any sort of arbiter of performance. I no longer believe this is the case. If you feel that the market value expresses your desire, then make yourself happy. :)

Best,

E

But again that’s preference. I was mislead by dealer and the internet that led me to believe that Maggie’s required brut power it wasn’t until I decided to let my ears be the judge and bought a class A amp that puts out a whopping 95wpc. I’m not saying class D is bad I’m just saying that for my system and listening preference I went class A.  

What was this 95w linear Class-A amp??

Cheers George

Bel Canto Design REF600M was the Absolute Sound co-amp of the year and second place Stereophile for amp of the year, behind the $99K Boulder. The Bel Canto Black EX amp is even better. 

I just ordered a Cherry amp, from digital amplifier company, arrives in 3 days. My local buddy brought his over for a jam. Another buddy loaned me NCore / hypex 400 monos AND Rowland 525 monos, all in the last month. Lotsa Class D for me lately on audition.

Anyhoo, the modern Class D coming out now are amazing. Lightweight, barely uses juice, runs cool, all that. But the sound! Neutral, effortless dynamics due to the huge power. If you've not heard a higher end D amp in a rig, go try to.

Anyhoo II, I'll post my Cherry thoughts soon I reckon, later this month. I'm sure y'all on edge of seat in anticipations.

Hi scott_w,

Congrats on your soon to arrive DAC amp. You're fortunate you were able to audition 2 different class D amps in your system before you purchased. Typically, you’re required to purchase the amp and then audition it during an in-home trial period. But I suspect companies have a very low % of amps returned through these programs.
You named 2 of the 3 main common sonic qualities I’ve experienced with good class d amps: a very neutral flavoring and effortless dynamics. The other main sonic quality that is typically clearly evident in good examples of class D amps is how quiet they are. Music seems to emerge from a dead silent background that seems to enhance the musical impact and details perceived.
Welcome to the Great Sounding Green Amps Club.
Please post back with your impressions once you’re able to audition for awhile.
Tim