2. amps-preamps
  3. 161730-130690

High end Class D amps?

Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
bluorion
laoman's avatar
laoman
436 posts
 

"For the perfectionist audiophile, they will not be in the class A quality, but 99% of the people will not quite notice the difference." This is not correct. Spec, mentioned above, and Mola Molas will give you outstanding quality.

atmasphere's avatar
atmasphere
11,793 posts
 

"For the perfectionist audiophile, they will not be in the class A quality, but 99% of the people will not quite notice the difference."

I've heard class D amps that sound as good as some of the best tube amps made. This quote is out of date IMO.

mapman's avatar
mapman
22,179 posts
 

Overall Class D is as good or better than anything else these days. Ignore the naysayers. They are biased. Whether it works best for you or not is still always up in the air case by case. It always depends. But Class D is in general a safe bet to affordably drive most any speaker well these days.

jerryg123's avatar
jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

I know I enjoy Class D in a Bel Canto e.One REF501S during the day.

In the evening my Qualiton X200 A/B Tube Amp gets the duty for critical listening. While I enjoy a cup of tea.

Class D has come a long way.  I still prefer Tubes.

I Robot.

 

jerryg123's avatar
jerryg123
3,429 posts
 

Picked up a Cyrus One class D integrated for just a tick under $1000.00 and loaded it into my main system for burn in.

This thing is wonderful! It will end up in system in our hunting camp (spend more time playing lumber jack, and dirt bike dude) with a pair of Triangle Borea BR03.

French Speakers with a nice little British Integrate (built in the UK) and Bel Canto e.Stream.

Looking forward to going to the U.P. Of Michigan and swimming in Gitche Gumee (Lake Superior) and chopping wood.

 

More to discover