This is a fair question and I'm not trying to stir any pots... but do you think the future is well made class D amps?
I think we are currently in the time of well made, good sounding class D amplifiers.
I think we have to realize that music lovers don't necessarily want a big room with 1/3rd of their floor space taken up by big gear. Lots of music lovers are looking for small and simple. It's now the early part of the 21st century and there are getting to be some great examples of this.
Take a look at the Anthem STR integrateds and HT receivers for instance. I don't own one, but imagine it. Class D, built in bass management, DSP, Streaming, DAC all in one.
What is my real justification for having right now:
- Streamer
- DAC
- Integrated
What will I personally do? I am not sure. I'll have to wait and see after my new room gets fully set up. Perhaps I'll begin auditioning gear in earnest to see how well a full function integrated with Class D can do.
I was fully Class D in the past. It was the equal of my previous A/B amps. However my current A/B amp beats that, and I don't want to give that up.