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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.

grantgg
nymarty
121 posts
 

I did the tour with the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra and had it in my system for about 9 days. It’s a fantastic amp — dynamic, great bass, good soundstage. It was better in many ways than my Belles Aria monoblocks but not enough to make me want to switch. I also spent a day listening to the Atmasphere Class D monoblocks. Also fantastic amps but felt that the Aria monoblocks were a little more dynamic and transparent. I feel like class A/B amps still have the edge but getting to be almost indistinguishable between the two.

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audioman58
4,316 posts
 

Check these-out for around $5k  really good Atma- sphere

http://www.atma-sphere.com/en/classD.html

soix
10,129 posts
 

If the AGD Audions are too pricey you should consider their Tempo stereo amp that probably offers a good bit of the Audions for a lot less, and like the Audions the Tempo is upgradeable as technology advances, which I view as a huge plus.  Best of luck. 

rsf507
2,400 posts
 

The Atmasphere class d amps currently retails at $5500. 

avbronco32
9 posts
 

Aren't many of the newer Jeff Rowland Design Group amplifiers Class D?
I haven't visited their website or products for some time but while very spendy I always had the greatest admiration of how uncompromising his designs were.
And not to mention perhaps the most gorgeous looking products ever made. 

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