A good friend just moved, and replaced his Benchmark amplifier with a Class D Lyngdorf 3400 w/ room correction — and he does not feel like he’s given up anything, in fact the opposite. Sadly have not had chance to hear myself yet (covid ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
High end Class D amps?
Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
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The new NAD M33 has the new Purifi Eigentakt amps that has sound so clear that any distortion is nearly beyond the means to measure it. It’s won several awards this year. I own one and love it. If you’re looking for great Class D amplification that’s said to be “revolutionary” you owe it to yourself to check it out. |
I originally had my Magnepan 1.7s paired with a Peachtree Nova Preamp and a 220 watt amp and the results were good but nowhere near great. I sorta lost faith in class D amps and set my sights on a ‘McIntosh level’ amp however my bank account said ‘that ain’t happening’! Recently I upgraded to a Peachtree Nova 500 integrated amp and the difference is night and day. There is a presence and detail now that I always knew the Maggie’s were capable of and the Peachtree makes them sing. Class D amps have come a long way and more power helps too. https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/products/nova500 |
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