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Do ClassDAudio Amps Have Proper Decay Of Notes?

I'm interested in the ClassDAudio kits. Has anyone tried them? I had a tripath amp once and it had a liquid, detailed quality that I liked but it was too fast with the decay so ultimately sounded a bit fake, even with a tube pre. Full-bodied, lush, but too fast. I've heard the Hypex modules from Holland have nailed the decay issue but they're miles out of my price range. Just wondering if the ClassDAudio kits are close in terms of decay.
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erik_squires
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As for NAD: I believe they started to move away from the DirectDigital idea, and forward to a new hybrid technology which in part is based on Hypex. 

The NAD D3020 is one such hybrid. The current master series multi-channel HT amp is purely Hypex. 

Best,

E
erik_squires
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Ignore my last post. NAD is apparently using the hybrid in the D 3020 but the Direct Digital approach in the D 7050.

I own the 3020, and it sounds really good. I have not heard the 7050, but I will say I have never heard a PWM amplifier I liked. I have heard many Class D amps I liked though. :) 

Best,

Erik
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atmasphere
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NAD is apparently using the hybrid in the D 3020 but the Direct Digital approach in the D 7050.
Despite the advertising on their website, their 'Direct Digital' approach has a considerable amount of analog circuitry- a lot has to do with definitions of terms used in their advertising. I can certainly see how that could invoke confusion in the marketplace!
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warmq
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I'm just hoping the classDAudio amps don't have this quality.
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