High end Class D amps?


Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
bluorion

In the passed i had conrad johnson,krell and at least cello duet and the encore pre.

Now i have the gato 400s class D with the magnepan 1.7i i can say it is a very good amp. For me at the moment fir his price the number 1.

3 1/2 yrs later, I could not resist.  Of course there are Class D amps out there that are "just as good" as Class A amps....just like there are Hyundai autos out there that are "just as good" as a Ferrari.  

Actually the Hyundai stomps the old Ferarri with better fuel economy, comfort and performance.  

Hyundai Elantra N

60 mph: 4.8 sec
1/4-Mile: 13.4 sec @ 106 mph
Top Speed (C/D est): 155 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft Skidpad: 0.96 g
fuel economy: 37 mpg


Ferrari 348ts Spyder

60 mph: 6.0 sec
1/4 mile: 14.5 sec @ 99 mph
Top speed: 166 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 187 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.90 g
C/D observed fuel economy: 17 mpg

The Axxess Forte 1 has gotten rave reviews but I haven't heard one.  Anybody have one and would like to share?

Bel Canto Black EX amplifier.  I have and have owned a number of excellent A/B amps, some of which operate in class A for 10 to 25 watts. Love the Bel Canto.  Notice that none of them ever appear used for sale on this site.

I have limited experience with Class D, but the new GanFet-based class D amps seem a step up in sound quality, offering tubelike tonality and greater harmonic depth.