Class A or Class D solid-state amplifiers (modern designs)

I have a Rowland Continuum 500 Class D amp that runs circles around my two Plinius integrateds, one a model 9200 and the other a Hautonga. The Plinius Hautonga is good and I believe a dark horse at its price range, but the Rowland Class D is simply better driving Dynaudio C1 speakers. I recently had to send the Rowland for repair as both channels sounded wrong, one channel was slightly distorted while the other channel sounded muted. As it turned out both Icepower modules were malfunctioning and had to be replaced at a cost over $1,000. The Rowland amp was rarely used over its 10+ years of ownership as I was mostly overseas working so I only got to use it a few times every year whenever I was home. Yet both modules failed. The repair tech told me the inside of the amp was pristine and looked brand new, and everything else was on spec. This makes me think the Class D modules may not be built to the same very high standard as the rest of the amp. Not generalizing just narrating my experience. While I love the Rowland sonics next time I buy an amp it is probably not going to be Class D.

bigkidz clearly has not heard SOTA class D and so is unwilling to comment on Mola Mola or Spec.

@spenav - much appreciated on the AGD experience - I will probably try and give the Tempo di Gani a listen

@twoleftears - appreciate the suggestion

Have a great day!

Saying which is better, class A or D is like asking which is better, tubes or solid state. There is no definitive answer. Great and mediocre in all class types. Part personal, part associated equipment, part environment, part 'your' ears also come into play.

@bigkidz 

Thanks for the reply. I have one last question: have any of your creations been reviewed by a third party outsider with no horse in the race, like a magazine?  I am asking this because if you only listen to and compare your amps in your environment and with your specific associated equipment, that gives you a home court advantage. To my mother, I am the most handsome man on earth. While I accept your testimony, I would be interested in knowing what others think.