It's problematic for class D when Bruno P. himself in an interview states that if you don't care about efficiency there's no reason to get anything but class A.
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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There is no perfect "Class". All amps sound different....no matter what the class of amplification is. All classes are imperfect. All need tweaking. If this were not true then we would be all using 1977 Pioneer receivers. Everything has gotten better.....all classes are improving. A great class A is great......a great class D is great. A not so good class A is not so good. A not so good class D is not so good. Every single thing needs to be done at a super level. I have never seen an amp that I could not improve. Just the binding post bypass system will improve any amp. There is no end. We have only just begun....enjoy the ride! |
He also says audiophiles are wasting time playing with preamps, amps, cables, etc, while ignoring room acoustics and speakers. The real audiophiles keep saying it's all about room acoustics and speakers. The ones that start threads and blather on about cables, fuses, cable risers, etc., Etc. .... We'll make your own conclusions. https://www.soundandvision.com/content/bruno-putzeys-head-class-d-page-2 |
"Real Audiophiles?" Who is to judge that? Audio is every man for himself. There is no criteria for who has the best sound, or how to achieve it.....as it is all subjective.......the opposite of drag racing.....where most everything is known by everyone and tested by clocks. Best to not rely on ANY one persons opinion.......but base your truth on your own direct experience. All amps that measure the same sound different....all speakers that measure the same sound different......which do YOU prefer? That is what matters....... |
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