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Classdaudio vs Channel Islands amps

I was wondering if anyone has heard any models from both Classdaudio and Channel Island amps. I searched the threads, but I couldn't find a comparison. I want to know how the two brands compare in terms of sound, durability, and build quality. I know that Classdaudio builds their own circuit board while Channel Islands use Hypex. I would appreciate any information.
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rlwainwright
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Nothing wrong at all with Hypex, their nCore amps get rave reviews. Digital amps are really coming of age and I may make the switch from Class AB to Class D sometime in the near future...

-RW-
guidocorona
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Hi RW, has Channel Islands now switched to Hypex Ncore? I thought they were still using Hypex UCD. G.
izora OP
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Channel Islands use Hypex UCD. This is what the owner told me this week.
izora OP
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I know that amps from both companies have received good reviews, but I would like to see a comparison between the two. Even though they are both class D, they are based on different modules. I do like that Classdaudio manufactures their own modules, which is probably why they can pass the savings onto the customer.
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