Time to buy a class D amp?

Hey Tim, 

Good intentions, I wish you to come to a correct choice (by the way, 
it would be interesting to try your D-sonic momoblocks
in case you wish to sell them). 

My journey to class D is not yet so extensive, in fact it it remains at an initial step - a light journey to Class D via class A, a non-expensive experiment that i made I have tried to replace PS Audio Gain Cell ($1700) pre/DAC with a Nuprime PHA-9 ($650)
as a pre for PS Audio power Stellar S300, with a quite positive  result. The Nuprime has surpassed my expectations
(also taking into account its price):  instead of a wax clinic sound
now Stellar gives a live open well balanced sound that
is already pleasing for audition - an essential difference for me, from non-pleasing to a pleasing sound. HPA-9 is class A, it gets hot and the hotter it gets the better it sounds - no way, this is how class A works. Supposedly, it is designed to give a tube-like sound, which, i think, is achieved. It turns our that the cosmetics may change the face -- something that i did not expect. Perhaps, some tube pre would even do better, but i am not currently interested in this, as a good value Nuprime has already emerged. I feel now safer and becoming convinced that class D may attain what i wish.

My goal though is to stay in class D -- not yet clear if it is possible. We need to find a class D pre that does the job correctly,  without any cosmetics, and then see if a power class D amp will give a desired result.  

To this end, I soon expect to receive a Cherry MEGAschino class D power amp and a Cherry DAC with a volume control. It is a demo  MEGAschino  (DAC is also demo) unit sold for $3900, $2200 below its retail price. You may wish  to hold on, I will let you know about my impressions on Cherry amp in a near future.

According to what i read,  MEGAschino  is comparable with the best class A amps (@matias do you know how  MEGAschino  compares with your class D Apollon NC800SL?).  I feel it should be close to the reality, i will keep you posted. 

Cheers

Hello niodari,

    Yes, my goal is to stay in class D, too. I've tried to keep up with class D developments for years now and I've been thrilled with the performance of all the D amps I've purchased thus far. The downside of this is I'm constantly learning about class D amps that get very good reviews and I'm always curious and want to give them a try in my system, which can get expensive.  
     My current plan is a good example.  My system is performing very well right now and my D-Sonic M3-600-M mono-blocks are excellent for both music and HT.  My Parasound Halo P-6 sounds very good but I'd like a smaller preamp, perhaps a class D with a smaller remote and a more precise volume control.  I really have no good reason for buying new class D mono-blocks other than very good reviews on the Mola Mola Kalugas and the Merrill Veritas along with a curiosity about how they'd perform in my system.  
     I'm currently planning on buying the Mola Mola Makua preamp and Kaluga amps in the next 30 days or so but I'll also look at the Megaschino and Cherry dac if it can also serve as a single balanced xlr input preamp.
     When the new equipment arrives, I'd definitely be willing to sell my D-Sonic amps to you if you'd like to buy them.  They're both in flawless operational and cosmetic condition.  I believe I still have their original packaging and manual. They were $2,100 new and would probably be asking $900 for the pair with their pair of isolation platforms available for purchase for an additional$100. My system details have some photos of both and, if you live close enough to Noblesville, Indiana, you're welcome to stop by and check them out in person if you'd like.

Thanks,
  Tim

Thanks Tim
I do not plan to be close by in near future but will bear your proposal in mind. If you will visit Mexico i would suggest you the same.

As i told you, i will let you know about my impressions on Cherry Megaschino and Cherry DAC with volume control once i will have them. Earlier i have ordered a more moderate Cherry DAC 1 tb which gives a pleasant tube -like sound. I have bough a demo one for about 400$ and it sounds  not much worse than $7000 reymio dap 777 thought it has a single input, as one i have ordered recently. 

I remain curious to audition your d sonic monoblocks. 

@matias do you know how MEGAschino compares with your class D Apollon NC800SL?

No idea, I am curious about them too.

Hello niodari,

     Sorry, I forgot you're in Mexico.  I'll be down in a couple days and I'll bring the amps.  Don't worry, my wife and I will be out of your place by Spring.  Winters are a bit cold up here.
     Looking forward to your impressions.  I've been reading about the Cherry Megaschino and it seems like a good one.

Best wishes,
    Tim