Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing


Today I picked up my Atma-Sphere Class D Amps. These aren’t broken in yet. And they are simply amazing. I’ve listen to a lot of High End Class D. Some that cost many times what Atma-Sphere Class D costs. I wasn’t a fan of any of them. But these amps are amazing. I really expected to hate them. So my expectations were low. The Details are of what I’ve never heard from any other amps. They are extremely neutral. To say the realism is is extremely good is a gross understatement. They are so transparent it’s scary. These amps just grab you and suck you into the music. After I live with them some and get them broken in. And do some comparisons to some other high end Amps Solid State, Tubes and Class D’s, also in other systems I’ll do a more comprehensive review. But for now, these are simply amazing amps.. Congrats to Ralph and his team. You guys nailed on these.

 

 

128x128pstores

No way would I ever leave my kit on if I am not listening.

A Black Swan risk, one which is very irresponsible to do.

I leave my ss gear on 24 / 7. This caters to the musical aspects of the performers. Improved and consistent rhythm, prat, smoothness, liquid, ease & flow, speed, dynamics........likely a few more characteristics. I listen daily. When away for an extended amount of time, I will shut it all down.

Good to know this Ralph. But it is not an option when you have a tube preamp - right?

@milpai That probably depends on the tube preamp. I don't leave any of my equipment on all the time, except my DAC.

I leave the Atma Class D's on and shut off everything else.

Luckily, the Belles preamp turns on with the Mute switch engaged, so no thumps.

Though I wonder if there is a way to mute a tube preamp when turning it on...

Bob