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Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?

I am certainly biased by my lifetime final amp being a Class D. But I know that after 30+ years of development, Class D seems to be on a high plain. I know there are now many, many companies focusing on Class D and, maybe, a good handful already as good as it gets. My Class D amp is as smooth and beautifully musical as a great tube amp and as punchy and detailed as a great SS amp. I am satisfied and done with my search. A class D amp has effectively taken me off the amp merry-go-round. It’s about time after 50 years. And, for me, this Class D is a milestone. Will all other classes of amps fade away?
mglik
facten
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While I have one SS class A/B power amp I have 3 tube integrated amps and have zero intention of moving away from tubes, so hopefully they won't fade away
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hilde45
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They will fade away for you, it sounds like. That's cool.

But seriously, I'm not sure the line of progress is as singular as this. As long as there are different sounds people enjoy, there will be other amp types to suit those tastes. Just as there are different styles of movie genre, coffee roast, etc. there will be a variety in amps. Until, of course, all amps are simply wired into our brains...
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nonoise
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Thanks for bringing this up. I've been on the fence for the last month or so over the Technics SU-G700. I even got a quote for trade in on my old gear and although a bit on the low side, I'd get it for about 1/3 of asking price.

The only thing stopping me from taking the plunge is some new speaker cables that have completely changed the sound of my set up to the point where it's all new music I'm listening to. 

I still have this nagging urge to just get it as the few reviews out there really like it. 

All the best,
Nonoise
douglas_schroeder
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Your answer: Read my review of the Legacy Audio i.V4 Ultra Amplifier at Dagogo.com 
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