I think Bel Canto is the place to look--great products in your price range.
There will be a bunch of other boutique manufacturers recommended, but BC for the long haul...
Discussion of Class D Amps Application & Experiences
My other Class D amps (in addition to afore-mentioned Bel Canto ref1000m monoblocks in my main setup) are:
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Years back I was at a NYC audio show and I gasped as I saw Jeff Joseph was running his Pulsars with BC Ref500Ms. Given my prejudices at the time I was prepared to hear dry, brittle, lifeless sound but instead was treated to what I thought was one of the best sounds at the show, and my perception of Class D amps changed instantly. I wouldn’t hesitate to try used Ref500Ms with something like a Linear Tube Audio ZOTL or Sachs SP14 preamp as I think that’d make for a glorious combination. And if the amps don’t work out you can sell with little/no loss given BC is fairly liquid on the used market. Definitely worth a try I’d say. I’d make sure to have some good power conditioning for any Class D amps though. Best of luck. |
I use power conditioning with all my gear but not the amps. No need. They are dead quiet with delicate detail. Not an issue with a good Class D design these days I find. The ref1000ms do draw a lot of current at power up so there is that to consider though I leave mine on most of the time. Yes I have heard the Joseph Audio Pulsars at a show with BC Class D amps as I recall. KEF ls50s I run off them in one room reminds me of those though I use a powered sub also with the little KEFs. |