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Wyred 4 Sound or Peachtree audio

Hi,I am looking to buy a int.amp to drive my Magnepan 3.6's,I was looking at Peachtree & Wyred for sound as they both make int. amps with power from 700 to 1000 watts into 4 ohms.I am currently using Coda amp & preamp that is about 380 watts into 4 ohms. Will I hear a big difference in these amps compared to what I am using ? I am also using a McIntosh & Pioneer elite for transports into a peachtree I-dac for my digital end.I guess what I am trying to accomplish is to get more slam out of my maggies with less components.Are the newer class D amps as good sounding as a class a/b amp.I am open to any suggestions,thanks
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Just caught the other part of your question - about fewer components. That was my goal too - I like that the Grand has a built in ESS9018 DAC with asynch USB, makes my system so simple, just one device for pre, amp, and DAC, fewer cables, less space needed, less heat. I know W4S makes the same kind of fully integrated components, I think it's a great trend. I'm in Arizona, and in summertime it's too hot to have lots of components throwing off heat. Simple is so nice.
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Well,all I can say is the Grand X1 is every bit as smooth sounding as just about any a/b solid state amp.I have long standing admirer of Mark Levinson amplifier,and probably the best amps ever made in their price! But I would live to see the day that a class D ,or switching amplifier could stack up against MK products or even Krell for that matter! I myself do not presently drive loads that require gobs of power( Gemme Tanto V 2s) at a rating of 92.5 sensitivity,but my Tantos can handle all of the Peachtrees 770 wpc can throw at them!But the real surprise came when i brought them to buddys house who owns a pair of Eggleston Andras that are being driven by a Krell FPB 700 cx.Even though the Krell had incredible iron fist like grip on the power hungry Andras,the Peachtree was a close second for authotitary in control and power.But what was just as amazing was how musical the Grand X 1 was in comparison to the Krell.I personally have no experience with the W4S amps,but have also read many great reviews on them also.
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Zyac39, I think the Grand X1 probably gets overlooked because Peachtree doesn't have the name panache like some other higher-end brands. And maybe because the rest of the Peachtree line sits under the $2K mark, people just think of them only within that specific budget category and the Grand X1 gets lost in the shuffle. Having now lived with mine for more than a year, I consider it not just a statement piece for Peachtree, but a superb component. But it does fly under the radar for most people.
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