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The Future of Audio Amplification

I have recently paired an Audio Research DS225 Class D amplifier with an Audio Research tube preamplifier (SP8 mkii). I cannot believe how wonderful and lifelike my music sounds. The DS225 replaced an Audio Research SD135 Class AB amplifier. Perhaps the SD135 is just not as good as some of the better quality amps that are out there, but it got me thinking that amazingly wonderful sonance can be achieved with a tubed pre and Class D amp. I have a hunch that as more people experience this combination, it will likely catch on and become the future path of many, if not most audiophile systems. It is interesting that Audio Research has been at the forefront of this development.
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michaelgreenaudio
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There are "top end" amps in A, AB and D, have been for quite a while. Not sure I understand why that would make anyone unhappy. I think it's pretty cool, both from a vintage point of view and newer designs.

Michael

Why people get upset over music? Very strange folks!

erik_squires
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There are "top end" amps in A, AB and D, have been for quite a while. Not sure I understand why that would make anyone unhappy. I think it's pretty cool, both from a vintage point of view and newer designs.

Agreed.
I think a large part of this is aesthetic and manliness. Imagine in 10,000 years, if man still exists, that audio technology reduces the top end audio and multi channel systems to the size of a book.

Would we still be desperate to own the latest?

E
secretguy
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Those Ford Model As were pretty good too.
aolmrd1241
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kosst_amojan

Listening preferences are in the ear of the beholder. If class d doesn't float your boat,that's fine with me. Enjoy the journey...
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tomic601
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might be time to listen...again....

that is part of the fun after all, otherwise we would all just be on discogs...talking about music....

I bet the hard core organ crowd hates the synthesizer dudes...also, sausage and Filet be da&&ed ! atually Kost, I love them both !

as for music....dropping the digital needle on Pacific Gas and Electric - Are You Ready
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