Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers)

OP, yes the Nord’s were good at their price point under £2k. I understand the revised boards have further improved them but feel that they would still fall behind some of the better class D (and A/B) amps that we tested, but to be fair those other amps are more expensive.

With regard to IcePower 1200AS based amps, we haven’t tried at this time. Our audio friend who conducted a comprehensive test of class D may have but they weren’t mentioned as a Best Buy to me.

As mentioned before don’t get overexcited about GaN, there are better existing class D amps. Perhaps things might change in the future? 

Coming back to integrated class D amplifiers Nuprime might be worth checking out, although we haven’t had personal experience.

I have a class D Rogue Pharaoh integrated hybrid. Have had it for about 4 years now and still very much enjoy it's  sound. It has bested every class A/B amp I have owned and not by a narrow margin. The only things I have done to this amp is put Mullard NOS tubes in the pre section and added a quality power cord.

mr_m

What kind of modules do the Rogues use? 

Well, so far the Parasound HINT is my benchmark (with the C7es3) by which all others will be judged:
After trying the Heed Elixir for a longer listen with a friend, it’s not a keeper at all. Parasound blows it away. Case in point, listening to Radiohead, All I need. Towards the end when things start getting dense with the organ and bells sounds etc, with the Parasound I was able to hear every distinct sound including hearing exactly what was being played on the bells, imaged high and to the right. Through the Heed I had to strain to hear the same thing as it was all smeared. Also the tone of voices and instruments was much more natural and 3 dimensional with the Parasound and more detail. So, as expected, a blowout win for the HINT. Not unexpected for the price but I had higher hopes for the Heed after reviews. 
So, I repeat - if there's a class D integrated that is on the same level or better than the HINT for near the same price let me know and I will see if I can try it.

clarinetmonster2,

The Rogue uses Hypex UcD 400 modules. Yes, I know, older class D technology. But the Rogue has a tubed pre section and actually sounds quite good. Using Mullard NOS 12au7 tubes seem to make this amp a lot sweeter sounding than the stock JJ tubes. I'm going out on a limb here, but I tend to think Rogue will be coming out with a new integrated with Newer Hypex modules or maybe the New ICE modules? Time will tell.