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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
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mapman
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That just means you haven’t found the right setup then or it’s perhaps just not for you.
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nonoise
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And your is of the small pond you are a big fish in.
That thankfully, your countenance will never reflect in.
You'd scare all the fish away.
Looks like earlflynn is gonna have a relapse and we're gonna see a redux of his Juneteenth/Father's Day meltdown.
Get your popcorn and have the kids leave the room. 👍

@mapman , what you describe is pretty much what I've read about the Technics. Sound with no unnecessary flavoring. Only one reviewer felt that it sounded a bit cooler when running coax from the SACD companion piece. He went onto say that it was like listening to someone who perfected their playing but sounding a bit robotic. All of the reviewers loved playing their turntables through it, but I just use CDs, so there's that.

@tvad , thanks. But earlflynn is not gonna change anytime soon.

All the best,
Nonoise
djones51
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The questions the OP asked was will all other amps fade away, no I don’t think so, is class D poised to take over, if having close to 90% of the amplifier market is considered taking over then yes it already has. It’s not what your preferences are everyone’s taste varies even from day to day. Class D amps are everywhere most likely everyone on this forum has a couple of them. I know I have at least a dozen.
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rocray
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I’m a class A guy. Nothing against class D. I’m glad designers have figured out the shortfalls. I think that will be good for the hobby in general. The more flavors,the better.  I also don’t think you will see class A,or A/B fade away to extinction. I’m guessing there is going to be enough enthusiasts like me to keep class A,(and A/B) afloat. 
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earlflynn
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@nonoise  Not going to happen buddy. Guarantee your little pond is so polluted you are the only lamprey that could survive though you are more eel like.
Juneteenth funny. How did you know I am a Black American?
FYI my son was killed on Juneteenth 2 years ago in his R&P (police car you know the guys you hate) He was hit by an intoxicated driver ( high on meth).
Enjoy your evening I am going flying in our C210 need some tudes in my meter.

All Noise
All the best.


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