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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Atma Sphere Class D mono blocks 

I’ve only had them in my rig for a day, but I am very impressed. It blows the doors off my Willsenton R8. And I’m simply running balanced direct from my Pontus II. 
 

The bass is soooo much grippier and textured. I thought my soundstage was more or less limited by my Tecktons and my room boundaries. I was wrong. The AS’s fill the room with energy that gave me goose bumps and pushed to soundstage in every direction. I finally have speakers that disappear. I’ve been told they need 200hrs of break in. Vocals are gorgeous. I’m not missing tubes one bit. I feel like I’ve finally pierced above the clouds and my system is performing at a true “audiophile” level. 

I’m going to demo the Gold Note stack next weekend.

 

 

@yyzsantabarbara 

Thanks for the 411 on Daniel Hertz, aka Mark Levinson

Here's a 16 minute overview by ML on his new kit

 

Just came across this new review of the Technics SU-G700M2 from The Absolute Sound on YouTube:

It's nice to have this deep dive into the inner workings of this amp. He even goes so far as to say it's a taste of the Ultra High End for a tenth of the price. Not perfect, or everyone's cup of tea, but it's got the goods.

All the best,
Nonoise

@rsf507 

Not as yet. Still trying to follow this thread even though it seems to have taken on a life of its own. There are several I would like a chance to listen to first. Difficult to arrange.

D-Class are exceptionally good.  Lots of power, cheap. Here are two different reviews I did and are different prices.  One can be bought under $100, and the other around $600 as they Hypex amps.

 

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