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Class D is just Dandy!

I thought it was time we had a pro- Class D thread. There's plenty of threads about comparisons, or detractors of Class D.

That's fine, you don't have to like Class D amps, and if you don't please go participate on one of those threads.

For those of us who are very happy and excited about having musical, capable amps that we can afford to keep on 24/7 and don't require large spaces to put them in, this thread is for you.

Please share your experiences with class D amps!
erik_squires
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georgehifi
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Was it this ?
https://vacuumtubevalues.com/product/27564/


and now this?
https://vacuumtubevalues.com/product/vtv-stereo-amplifier-with-purifi-1et400a-and-vtv-custom-buffer-input/


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jaymark
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This is a fascinating discussion.  I love tube amps like made by Canary, I have their 160 wpc monoblocks and I am thrilled with my Pass Labs x250.5 amp paired with Don Sach's preamp.

My brain does not appear to be wired in a way that class D amps sound good to me.  Hopefully the technology will advance and I will have another amplifier type to lust after, collect and rotate thru my systems.
djones51
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@georgehifi 

Yes that's the company.
erik_squires OP
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Hi @jaymark,


You are kind of hitting on a topic I’ve written about here for a bit, which is habit, taste and training our brains to appreciate different things.

For whatever reasons, my brain is wired quite the opposite. I don’t like the sound Pass amps make and often prefer other brands, and many Class D amps.

There’s no right or wrong, you can’t convince me to like a Belgian White ale either. :)

Best,

E
naimfan
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I've had a pair of PS Audio M700s for a couple of weeks now; I understand them to be "Class D."
They're very good.  I think I prefer the Belles 350A Reference (at least in my room, system, etc.), but I could never say the M700s aren't terrific sounding. 
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