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Class D Amp For 'Stats?

For a number of reasons, I am considering the purchase of a Class D amp (or amps) to drive my Sound Lab A-1s. Most uses of such amps detailed here and elsewhere seem to have been with 'conventional' speakers, which obviously present very different impedance loads than a full range electrostatic (approximately 40 ohms in the bass, dropping to 2 ohms at the highest frequencies). I would be most interested to hear of members' experiences.
curriemt11
curriemt11 OP
220 posts
 
Thanks to all of you who responded to my questions. The problem has been resolved - at least for now. This morning, I arranged to purchase Bob Crump's personal pair of JC-1s from his estate. For those of you who don't know, Bob lived in Houston, about 40 miles from my home.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
Unsound...Muralman1 enthusiastic for the H2O?

I hadn't noticed :-)
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muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Currient11, Enjoy your Soundlabs. If there is anything I have learned, there are many avenues to enjoyment of music.
jafox
1,478 posts
 
Congratulations.

Brian at EssentialAudio (also his A'gon name) has much experience with the JC-1s driving the SL speakers. He also has a lot of experience with the Atmaspheres and the CAT's. So I suspect he would be a good source of advice to get the most out of these.
dlstephenson
121 posts
 
My experience is limited when it comes to Class D equipment. In the mid 80s I used a ML and enjoyed it, then replaced it with more power, as the dealer that I worked with suggested and traded to a Silver Seven. I really did not notice a change but was happy for quite a while. Just this year I sold all my equipment after listening to a VERY inexpensive Tube amp that was a SE class A. It just sounded more musical, but reality tells me that my hearing is less acute in my late 40s than it was when I was 20. After doing some research on how each class of Amplification works, I can understand why I felt that this tube amp seemed more musical – not more accurate.

Now the real question is why Class D? Perhaps to drive a very difficult load? Perhaps to bring enough power to a large listening room? Or I like the new Rock and Roll?

My question still stands. I really do not understand. But if you would like to give me your reasons for selecting your equipment then I can understand better.

I am certainly outclassed by your GIGA BUCKS system. I would guess it sounds absolutely unbelievable. My experience with SS equipment is obviously less high end. But that does not mean my opinion is less valuable. My object is not to offend but to participate in order to become more Knowledgeable.
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