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Class D amps that are superior to all or most?

Recently, I have heard about some Class D amps that may be close to the best there is regardless of class. Certainly, this technology has been in development for decades. The main issue has always been the switching power supply. In this regard, I have taken notice of AGD. They have created a whole new power supply that “switches” at a frequency 100 times the normal silicon based MOSFET. The designer uses a gallium nitride based PS. Interesting, it is enclosed in the KT88 glass envelope that sits on top of his amps. I am aware of two more pricey amps that seem to be also at the top- the Solution and the Merrill. There must be others that compete for the title. After my thread, “Is there a SS amp that can satisfy a SET guy?”, I am still on the quest.
Don’t want to spend $50K!
mglik
tweak1
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Yesterday my EVS 1200 just got way more holographic. When I operate my oppo 105 direct, it bypasses the Audio Alchemy DDP-1 dac. I  have been thinking about reconnecting my optical cable for a long time, but figured doing so would negate my ability to play SACDs (yet to be determined), but did so yesterday. I have to research which cable I have, it's red and likely a low end Wire World, but DAMN. Almost too rich but definitely the music is more out into the room

hth
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riaa_award_collectors_on_facebook
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Steve Guttenberg just did a review on his AUDIOPHILIAC YOUTUBE channel on the Mola Mola Integrated.  He was very impressed to say the least.
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milpai
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Good for you Ralph, you need a different income stream direction now, with tubes waning.
Says a bloke who is trying to do the same :-)
rh67
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The Mola Mola Integrated is excellent, Mola Mola and AGD are at the top of class D. I own the AGD amps and plan on buying the Mola Mola DAC as i like the AGD amps over the Mola Mola amps but the Mola Mola DAC is the best DAC i have ever heard.

Mola Mola and AGD products have to be heard, they tower over any of the other amps mentioned here by a big margin. Go listen and you will understand.
fastfreight
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rh67 +1 for the Tambaqui DAC!  The Makua is an amazing preamp also and can be had with the Tambaqui internal.  The Mola Mola Kalugas are also excellent, but the DAC and pre are stellar.  
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