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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
yoby
539 posts
 
In the end, amplifiers are like women:
Which one do you want to live with on a day-to-day basis without annoying you to the point where you have to move on to something else?
Which one has so many positives that you are willing to put up with the negatives?

It’s the same thing.                                                                                                        Well said devilboy.                         
devilboy
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@yoby  Thank you.
phd
1,324 posts
 
Unfortunately Class D amps are not even as good as Midfi Class A/B. They are not taking over anything, they're just wowing some people with their extended highs, full midrange, fine details, black  background and tight bass. Once you get over that, you can regain your composure and resume your affair with Class A, Class A/B.
rh67
307 posts
 
LOL! Very good.
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grannyring
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Some pretty misinformed posts here that frankly surprise me. It seems like common sense to understand not all amps, of any class,  can be given a broad brush assessment of being lacking. Oh my. 
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