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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
kuribo
524 posts
 
Can't argue with a subjective opinion. It proves one thing only- you like it.

As for being an audio wizard and huge asset, you should save your praise for people like Bruno Putzkeys, who do more than wave their hands and ride on everyone else's coat tails.

The EVS 1200 is simply a stunningly great sounding amplifier. Stunning! Ric, you are an audio wizard and a huge asset to the DIY and audio community in general.  


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grannyring
6,533 posts
 
Strange post? I could praise a near endless list of folks, but today I decided to pick Ric. Ok. Ric has taken the Ice boards and amp’s performance to the next level. 
Yes it proves this well experienced Aphile likes it. Not sure why you posted that second comment either? This forum is meant for users to post experiences.  Not meant as a launching site for wise guys.

boxer12
8,656 posts
 
I’m really having a hard time wrapping my head around why it is bad to improve the sound quality of a given piece of equipment by modifying it.

We’ve been doing it forever in this hobby (I’ll only go back 40 years ago to the Dynaco 70 as an example) & many have enjoyed the results.

Why the issue now?
rh67
307 posts
 
Many moons ago when i owned my audio company with their blessing we would mod Bedini amps and sell them with our face plates. I did this with several TT’s, these mods allowed one European manufacture to enter the US market.

So mods have been happening for decades.
rh67
307 posts
 
Back on track.

I continue to be impressed with my AGD amps, there is a feeling that the music is just right. Music comes to life, singers are real, instruments are real. My musical enjoyment has increased 100% i smile a lot while listening.
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