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Class D and High Efficiency Speakers?

G'day guys,

I'm just curious at this stage (not allowed to change yet) about using class d amps such as the Nuforce ref 9 with 98db efficient horn speakers. Obviously being such high efficiency they only need a couple of watts (I'm currently using 300b mono-blocs). Will they have adverse effects or over power the speakers?

What are peoples thoughts?
warnsey1
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Let's not confuse snobbery with years of experience.

Of which I suggest you seem to lack.

Good luck with your Onkyo or Pioneer or Kenwood or whatever.
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johnk
1,975 posts
 
I tried, keep going with tubes. But since I manufacturer loudspeakers I have to keep class d about to test on loudspeakers. Why not a class a ss amp? I find these better than Class D.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Johnk,
Understood.

As a retailer I have various class d amps here which I switch in and out of systems to understand the strengths and weaknesses.

They are a godsend for difficult loads when space, heat, and budget constraints exist.

And the sonic quality is becoming very very good with the proper load.
johnnyb53
3,510 posts
 
09-19-08: Audiofeil
Let's not confuse snobbery with years of experience.

Of which I suggest you seem to lack.

Good luck with your Onkyo or Pioneer or Kenwood or whatever.
Thank you. I rest my case.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
Johnnyb53, trust me, Audiofool, will not give it a rest. He knows all. Good luck.
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