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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
jim2
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What's this talk of underpants, leather boots, and a pimp?

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mrdecibel
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@noble100 , I do not have any photos of equipment listed here under myself, so you must have mistakenly, someone else in mind. I have a chip amp ( gainclone ) on it’s way to me, and I am still interested in trying Class D. I do not pay attention to the tonalities of amplifiers, as much as I do, to the recorded details, specifically the rhythmic abilities, showcasing " the playing " of my chosen performers. I want to hear the musicianship, as this, is most important to me. Tubes, although wonderful in so many ways ( and yes, through my Lascalas ), has always failed me in the lower bass and bass region, in getting those 15’s in the doghouses ( the woofer enclosures, bass horns, to the uneducated Klipsch folks ), moving in the way, good ss has done, for me. It is a bit of a trade off. And you know what, the recordings we listen to, are al tradeoffs. I am in anticipation of receiving the 2 latest cds from the recording master himself, Tony Minasian ( Tonian Labs ). His " Drums and Bells ", is a need to have, in determining, what any system / component, is capable of, and, what they are not capable of. @jim2 , that certainly is not me, although, Kramer is a fabulous character, from one of my all time favorite shows. Always, and Enjoy !
nitrobob
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Am I the only one on here that has Legacy's new IV* Amps?. Kind of surprised their not mentioned. I have a IV*5 for my center and surrounds/rears, with a IV*2 mono block for my mains, which are Focus SE's. It's all Legacy, Phantoms for sides and Deco's for rears. 600 watts each for the V5 with 1000 each on the mains. I came from a ATI 6005 Signature series @ 350 each. I'm certainly not disappointed.
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cakyol
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Most hi end class D amps pretty much use the Danish company ICEpower class D amplifiers. Bang & Olufsen also used to use them. I dont know if they still do, but they are all ok.  They are extremely efficient & space saving.

For the perfectionist audiophile, they will not be in the class A quality, but 99% of the people will not quite notice the difference.


jim2
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I haven't offered much of anything to this thread but at least I've taken time to read it. 
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