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The Truth about Modern Class D

All my amps right now are Class D. ICEpower in the living room, and NAD D 3020 in the bedroom.

I’ve had several audiophiles come to my home and not one has ever said "Oh, that sounds like Class D."

Having said this, if I could afford them AND had the room, I’d be tempted to switch for a pair of Ayre monoblocks or Conrad Johnson Premiere 12s and very little else.

I’m not religious about Class D. They sound great for me, low power, easy to hide, but if a lot of cash and the need to upgrade ever hits me, I could be persuaded.

The point: Good modern Class D amps just sound like really good amplifiers, with the usual speaker/source matching issues.

You don’t have to go that route, but it’s time we shrugged off the myths and descriptions of Class D that come right out of the 1980’s.
erik_squires
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georgehifi
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This statement is false. The Technics amplifier is only 150 watts, which is similar power as many of its GanFET competition.
I’m not talking about wattage Ralph, and you know that very well, give up and try not to go into product protection mode, when ever GaN is mentioned.
And the $20K I mentioned for the Technics SE-R1 is around the Au $ price
mlsstl
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Hmmm, just wondering if it is OK if I continue to enjoy the performance of my Bel Canto amp in my system. 
erik_squires OP
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Hmmm, just wondering if it is OK if I continue to enjoy the performance of my Bel Canto amp in my system.

@mlsstl 
To hear George tell it, you have to put it on a test bench, and after looking at the scope's output, you'll suddenly realize ....

I don't know what. Actually I have no idea what his point is.

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