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New Class D amplifiers

Hello. I'm very interested in getting your opinion on the newer Class D amplifiers.  There has been a couple of very positive reviews (by Guttenberg) of the Bel Canto C6i and NAD M23.  These, and perhaps some others are offering new technology that significantly lower the class D noise level and other drawbacks.    

I currently use a Class A amp, Pass Labs INT-25 (with Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers) which has a wonderful sound. But I am transitioning to another location, and due to using Roon primarily I find that this system stays on most of the day.  Due to heat and power usage of Class A amplifiers, I'm interested in translating to Class D if I find something comparable.

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tweak1
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@jbuhl 

According to this review the M700s do not have IcePower modules

 

erik_squires
16,052 posts
 

@tweak1

 

Sorry to point out something obvious but the picture of the amplifier board inside says "ICE" right on the circuit board. :) Look just to the left of the big filter caps.

 

Inside of PS Audio PS1200

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jbuhl
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If I am not mistaken the IceEdge module is of IcePower. 

 

bigkidz
3,381 posts
 

Anyone in the northern NJ area we would love to hear your amps. Send a message please 

erik_squires
16,052 posts
 

@jbuhl AFAIK, the Edge products are modular.  They sell a chipnand design guidelines and you put together the surrounding circuit.  This allows you to create almost any sized amplifier module.

Icepower is their pre built amp modules.

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