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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
pcc67 OP
226 posts
 
Trying to keep 2 channel under 3k. I've read a lot about nord and apollon.  Both using the hypex nc500 and si amps. Emailed red dragon.  No response yet. I really want 400 watts. 200 just not enough for me. Looked at ati but not enough info for me. Seems like people really like the hypex.  Nord and apollon really affected by the exchange rate. And being here in the US worries me for an overseas product of u need service.  2 months and I will pull the trigger on something.  Really leaning towards the nord mkii se 500.
jetter
3,119 posts
 
bsimpson…."Class A/B: $5000 (there just isn’t that many great A/Bs out there in my experience, sorry)"

No need to be sorry, all you did was to mention there aren't that many great amps out there in what is likely the most popular classification  of amplification on planet Earth.  LOL
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tomic601
13,185 posts
 
ARC DS-450, used right up your alley...
and you are right your BAT is a sweet amp

pcc67 OP
226 posts
 
Tomic, it is sweet.  Just makes me scared if class d can out perform it. Also class d would keep the room cooler.  Winter time the temp raises 4 degrees in the room after an hour, but no more than 4 degrees.  Be fighting the ac in the summer.  Lol
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 
Wow, Class D is a cheap easy way to pump out amplifiers and get a piece of the action. You dress it up in a fancy chassis spew out some marketing and you are in for some bucks. You want a fabulous amp for the money? Get a Benchmark AHB2. I have absolutely no affiliation with Benchmark other than I own their ADC. I have heard the amp and there is absolutely no amp that I have heard for that kind of money have that kind of authority. If eventually you want even more power get another and strap them. I have not heard that but I can extrapolate. 
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