Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing

Presenting an alternative view is not ok.

Name calling (troll, moron, etc.) is ok.

Nice.

Who’s the moron?

I think I can count a 1/2 dozen “minor morons”, if I take off my shoe…

• with moron in the social skills sense.
• and minor in the <18 behavior sense.

If you want to taken as an adult, then you have some work to do in the delivery of your message.

@kuribo

Just curious what is your agenda here? Just curious. You obviously have one. You’ve turned a good thread into one of the worst ones I’ve ever seen on Agon. You continue this circular conversation. I am going to stay away from the thread I’ve posted.
But before I sign off this thread. I’ve posted the numerous Class D Amps I’ve had within my system. Within this thread. And I can say I didn’t like any of them. Until the Atma-Sphere Class D. I am keeping the Atma-Sphere Class D over the Pass Class A XA60.8’s and XA30.8 I’ve had in my system. Let that speak for itself. As those amps in my humble opinion are truely excellent amps.

I thank those who had a legitimate conversation, questions, points and tried to keep those alive. I have some good  things to also say about the Aqua LaScala DAC but seeing how this thread went…. I think I’ll keep my opinions to myself.

I've learned a few important things from this thread.

I've been impressed by the consistently positive comments about the sound quality of the new Atma-Sphere Class D amps from users who have owned or heard these amps in a variety of audio systems. 

I have been extremely impressed by Ralph Karsten's intelligence, patience, and skill in explaining the design principles he's used in creating and building these amps. He's also been effective in correcting misconceptions about his amps by posters who have been quick to question Ralph's choices in component parts, business models, and retail pricing.

At the same time, it has been concerning to read posts that question Ralph's honesty and transparency in providing sufficient information to potential customers who want more detailed measurements of the Class D amp. A number of basic measurements have been provided on the Atma-Sphere website, as is typical for Ralph's other amps. The amount of measurement information is more than provided by some manufacturers and less than provided by others. To suggest that Ralph is being insufficiently transparent about the functioning of this amp (for some dark reason) is silly and irresponsible. Ralph deserves greater respect than that, given his long career as an honest and talented designer of electronic gear. 

Based on the user opinions in this thread, as well as reading reviews and measurements of other Class D amps (some GanFET and some MosFET based), I look forward to listening to both the Atma-Sphere Class D amp and one of the Orchard Audio amps in my own system. Other listeners may prefer to focus on other products, but the Atma-Sphere and Orchard amps appear to offer the best balance of sound quality and cost in relation to my current budget and needs. As usual, other users may have different opinions.

All this fuss. Class D is the affordable ticket to music heaven these days. That includes Hypex and Purifi.  You can bank on that. It’s just a fact. Not to say others cannot still compete.  Good sound is largely a subjective determination but all really good sound excels in the same fundamental areas that can be easily measured.  Looking forward to see and hear how the Atmasphere product compares.