The characterization of Class D amps as thin and soulless is painting the category with way too broad a brush. Even the first PS Audio amp with a class D output stage (HCA-2) could be modified to overcome its original shortcomings in high frequency reproduction and sound wonderful (although it still had a higher noise floor than current class D iterations.)
Amps I Like
Hi Everyone,
At the suggestion of an A'goner who suggested I list out things I like, as opposed to things I don't, I'm going to do that here.
Some caveats apply: This is my personal taste. The buyer should use their own tastes to determine what is good or not.
Also, I've not listened to gear long enough, or as much as I'd like. This list is not only short, but I'm going to put ++ symbols next to an amp to note how much time I've actually had to listen to them.
Sadly for me, I am not a professional reviewer, and I feel very guilty asking dealers to let me listen to gear I have no intention of buying. Please take this as one personal list of experiences, not my attempt to rate equipment for all time.
Best,
Erik
At the suggestion of an A'goner who suggested I list out things I like, as opposed to things I don't, I'm going to do that here.
Some caveats apply: This is my personal taste. The buyer should use their own tastes to determine what is good or not.
Also, I've not listened to gear long enough, or as much as I'd like. This list is not only short, but I'm going to put ++ symbols next to an amp to note how much time I've actually had to listen to them.
Sadly for me, I am not a professional reviewer, and I feel very guilty asking dealers to let me listen to gear I have no intention of buying. Please take this as one personal list of experiences, not my attempt to rate equipment for all time.
Best,
Erik
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