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Hate to do this again. Start over. Class d

Seriously stop the fighting. I tried to get thru the last discussion,  but it was over 400 replies of arguing.  So please, no arguing. I want know who is using the nord or apollon nc500 amps. Se version, and upgrades. Sparkos or SI amp.  I dont care about 50k amps, because they are over my budget. 2 to 3k fits me fine. Looking to use with my winds 4ohm, anthem mrx720 and bluesound 2.  My amp now is a bat vk200 which sounds sweet, but at times I really want more power.  I would go for a vk600se, but out of my range.  Also what speakers and pre are you using. I remember very long time ago when audiogon people helped more with less fighting.  
pcc67
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glennewdick
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For class D I hear the Red Dragon amps are a great sound quality to cost value, and they have a huge sale right now almost 50% off.

I also don't get why people are so resistant to change with time the class D amps have come a long way, this from a SET tube amp guy.

bbarlow690
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Red Dragon site shows all amps sold out.  I also hear they're great.
ajnackman
60 posts
 
Thumbs up for the red dragon s500, I think you’ll have to score a used one at this point though. Plenty of power and authority while neutral. Great instrument separation as well. Heard a lot of improvement with an after-market power cable which I also found with my previous peachtree nova 150. Using with Kef LS50’s and my roomates tannoy XT-8f. Passive TVC preamp from promitheus.
pcc67 OP
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I did look at the red dragon.  I think I passed because I believe I read somewhere that the nc500 with sparkos or SI mp was better. I think RD uses ice and Pascal.  I am extremely new to the class d. So my knowledge is extremely limited.  I am fine spending 2k if it out performs my current amp. The bat is an excellent amp. But the wife and I sometimes tend to listen to rock concert levels. RD had some excellent reviews but I read somewhere that the 4ohm winds might prefer nc500. Any truth to this. Any responses please limit measurements cause it's like Chinese to me.  No insult intended. 
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