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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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To both of you.
The Parasound Halo JC1’s in high bias class-a (which is no more than around 20w of A) sounds magnificent, and will blow away any Class-D full stop!!

Cheers George
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sfseay
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It seems clear @bluesy41 doesn’t have a clue about Class A Amos.  You can’t make broad statements about any amp Class.  There are Class A amps on Amazon starting at $500.00 and some of them they sound pretty bad.
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mapman
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The class warfare should really just end. There are very good and very bad amps of all classes. Furthermore one man’s bust may be another’s bounty. That’s how the world tends to roll in general. Deal with specifics not generalized statements that cannot hold true in reality. For example if I designed an amp it would probably suck no matter what Class because I am not an amp designer. Many are very skilled amp designers however and make very good products using their own unique skills to master technology in different ways. Those people are entitled to think their design is best but not at the expense of others. Each buyer will decide for themselves which is "best" for them using all the unique senses God granted them.

Give it up already!

Personally, I’d say Bel Canto Class D amps are one of the best things that ever happened to home audio in my house! They are marvelous sounding modern masterpieces of technology and meet my needs perfectly!

Cheers!
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uberwaltz
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My Lyngdorf 2170 has replaced a BAT VK600SE.
Am I happy with what I hear?
Heck yes although I believe the room perfect system may have just as much impact on my listening as the amp itself.

Also looking at buying a small Bel Canto integrated for my daughter.
erik_squires OP
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Exactly like the A21 and A23, the the JC1 is high-bias Class A/AB.

(model names in sentence above are links)

Good amplifiers.

Have not heard the JC1, just the A23 and A21.

I have to agree, "class warfare" in this context is meaningless and with little to no supportable evidence. This is what showrooms are for though. Buy what you like listening to, which needs no justification. 

Best,

Erik


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