Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???

At some point, folks need to be less critical of others with whom they disagree. Piling on with repeated posts is a form of abuse towards a member that the moderators regularly condemn and remedy by removing posts.

George has stated he has heard a variety of class D designs in a variety of threads. Maybe doing a small amount of research before posting questions about his not having done so is in order.

I’m a massive fan of Class D/T etc.. (hence me starting the thread), but I support georgehifi’s comments 100%

I believe without doubt that Class D will eventually equal/surpass the very best Tube & Class A.   Maybe next year, maybe 10 years??  It’s only a matter of time.

..but I’m yet to hear a Class D amp that didn’t display some of the artefacts georegehifi describes.

To my ear, Class D has real clarity & tight clear bass.  It can have a tube/SET like bloom, which I really like.   BUT, it can sound processed & lack soul.

I owned a not inexpensive Devialet 250.   I thought it was amazing at first, but there was always a certain something I couldn’t put my finger on...
Then I heard the Devialet Phantom.   Very “impressive” (how does that little ball produce so much sound??...), but without doubt the most offensive processed sound I’ve ever heard.   I went home to my Pro 250 & I could hear it.   Only slightly compared to the Phantom, but it was there.   It was finished.  I got rid quickly.

So I’m still searching to find a Class D amp that gives me that clean, clear, tubelike presentation, but without the processed treble.   

If it exists yet?

aolmrd1241,

     I and many other class D fans, as well as many professional audio reviewers,. consider the Merrill Audio Veritas monoblocks  one of the finest amps utilizing current class D technology.   
     The fact that you cannot detect any shortcomings in their excellent sonic performance is surprising to exactly nobody, perhaps not even to georgehifi.  I've been using a pair of D-Sonic M3-600-M monoblocks, that I and others would likely classify as good quality that are priced at about 20%of the Veritas, in my system for over 3 yrs now and even I have also completely failed to detect any sonic shortcomings that georgehifi has so vaguely described and insists exist.
     Georgehifi has been spewing class D disinformation for years now on multiple audio forums without any supporting research results, information or even anecdotal examples.
     It's highly suspected that he has very little to no experience listening to good class D  amps, since it's the only explanation for his obviously ignorant theories, statements and comments concerning class D.
     Fortunately, clueless anti-class D propaganda has zero affect on those of us who have experienced the truth.
     I agree that the newer and faster GaN transistors may allow class D  performance to get even better.  Interesting times for audio.
Enjoy,
 Tim

Georgehifi has been spewing class D disinformation for years

This deserves a retort, just for your information, I was the one who showed and posted all about this new GaN technology with it’s higher switching frequency and better dead time into this forum years ago.
"YOU CAN"T HANDLE THE TRUTH"

I agree that the newer and faster GaN transistors may allow class D performance to get even better. Interesting times for audio.

Hedging your bets there sunshine with that last statement, spoken like a true owner, seller or manufacture of present day Class-D technology, bet your one of the first to jump ship.

Apollon NC800 stereo or monos, based on nCore NC500 + opamps.

https://www.apollonaudio.com/apollon-hypex-nc500-class-d-amplifier-nc800-sl/