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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
bluorion
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georgehifi
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This is very basic stuff.
Which I sorry to say you don’t understand.
If you knew the difference of current ability between complimentary Mosfets v complimentary Bi-Polars into low impedances like the Alexia’s etc etc we wouldn't be having this, and you will see how misguided YOU are.

And as for the title to this thread "High end Class D amps?" here is the only answer so far to that title
https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2057327.
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douglas_schroeder
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As to OP's question,  the answer is yes, as of December of 2020. I am using one that qualifies.  How many are there, I do not know. This one is not "close", it's clearly superior to most class A and A/B I have used. Tonally superior to the tube amps I have used. Bonus is that price per Watt is low. Win, win, win...
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noble100
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Hello douglas_schroeder,

   I've been reading your professional published audio reviews and your occasional posts here for years.  I've always respected your knowledge, experience and opinions as well as your abilities to articulate sound quality and performance characteristics and differences.
     So the above is all true and I respect your judgment.  Now, would you please not keep us in suspense any longer and spill the beans on the identity of your newly discovered class D high quality performer?

Thanks,
  Tim
aolmrd1241
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Hey Douglas..does this class d amp you speak of sound better than the Pass Labs XA200.8 you recently reviewed? 
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