Power Amp..opinions please


Hi All,
I am looking for a power amp (mono or stereo) to go with my Promitheus Reference C-Core TVC. Till some time back I was leaning towards the Wyred 4 Sound's SX-1000 monos. But as I read the net, I found people mentioning that the initial impressions of class D are detailed sound, neutrality, "true to original" etc. 10audio also has a great review about the wyred4Sound amp. At one point I was considering the RWA Sig 30.2 amps, as 6moons had a glowing review for these. Later I decided that they will not be enough for my average efficiency speakers.
Now I also read from others threads that as time goes by Class D becomes boring, no tone, etc, etc. I am a bit confused now and cannot decide which way to go. There is no dealer nearby that I can go to and listen to a Class D. So I also started to look at used Bryston, Parasound, Pass, McIntosh, Ayre, etc.
Can you please provide your experiences with Class D VS Class AB amps? Please do not suggest tubes. I would be using the amps with a Marantz SA-8260 CD player, Promitheus TVC and Quad 21L speakers. The cabling is Signal Cable through out. Currently using the NAD C352 integrated amp as power amp, but want to explore and experience a bit more high-end sound. A constructive thread with opinions (rather than mine is better than yours) will be highly appreciated and valuable to the forum.
Thanks much in advance.
128x128milpai
Your post sounds llike you got plenty of opinion to put it mildy already.
"Istarted to look at ...." did you hear them as well? Class D is something you will have to hear to understand the meaning of the comments.
It may not seem constructive for people to tell you a negative criticism you say. Like class D sounds sterile and you run with it. At least you have certainly worried about it.
What kind of money are you throwing into these oversized minimonitors on a box. Mono Pass and McIntosh you have thought of Wyred4sound amps cost 3 times the cost of your 35 lb floorstanding 6.5 inch mid/woofer Quads. If you can afford big Pass or even the lighter weight Macs then you should get speakers that they were intended to play with. I had 400wpc mono I never considered using my smaller speakers with them .
I have driven my VR2s about twice that size with 2X 6.5 mid and woofer and two tweeters one a 2" mid tweeter facing backward and a 1.0 +" dome forward with a 40 watt amp. I used the amp for years with good results. Now I upgraded a whopping 20 watts to a 60 watt amp. The VR2s are 88 Db just like the 21Ls.
Yes the current amp is tubed and is more massive than both your speakers together (a DA-60) but honest it is rated at 60 watts.
Are you planning using this Quad and "could be stereo or mono block amplifier" for endless hours at earsplitting volumes or use it as reinforcement in a concert hall, arena??? A disco, PA system. If I can impart some wisdom think system not numbers. It's synergy between the elements of your acoustisphere (Copyrights retained neologism) that really is, the most critical objective, in order to make any set up sound good. These speakers aren't behemoth power hungry monster electrostats or planars. I bet your NAD sounds good but can't know from this computer.
As is oft repeated you will really only what amp sounds good to you with your stuff in your space playing your kind of music.
So you got what you asked for.
If the moderators allowed the poster to insinuate stupid responses I hope they are fair and post my stupid answer.
The only way to know is to jump in and try one.
I did and don't find class D amps the least bit boring. In my system they do exactly what I want an amplifier to do. Have to say I am susceptible to harsh or grainy sounding amps and experience none of this with the class D amps I've used.
I lived with a Bel Canto eVo2i integrated for two years before going the separate route. Current setup is the Bel Canto Pre-3 driving a pair of PS Audio Trio C-100 amps in bi-amp configuration.
BTW I have a pair of Quad 21L2s in the closet and was thinking about putting them in the system this weekend. I love the Quads. I did find setting the Quads on 2 inch thick plinths improves them a bit.
Timrhu,
I guess you are right. That is what I may have to ultimately do. And if I don't like the amps, then why do we have audiogon for? :-) I want to get some maple wood plinths for my Quads, but that is not the priority right now

Mechans,
You have provided your opinion about speaker sensitivity and power ratings which is perfectly valid. But it does not answer my question. And I did not mean to insinuate stupid response. I do not understand why you felt the urge to make a stupid reply - if you say so.
About power ratings - I have heard a pair of high end Krells drive a PSB Silver-i and the same Silver-i driven by a NAD integrated. The dynamics of the sound and the ease that I felt when listening to this speaker when driven by the Krells was something I always yearned. But the Krells or some other high end amps were never affordable - even now. So my search for a high power amp.
Krell is one of the options. I do not have many dealers nearby that I can go and look at. I believe more in forum members rather than editorial reviews and paid publications to make a decision when I don't have much options. That is how I ended up with the wonderful Promitheus.
I am sorry but I could not understand some of the sentences in your post - like - "Mono Pass and McIntosh you have thought of Wyred4sound amps cost 3 times the cost of your 35 lb floorstanding 6.5 inch mid/woofer Quads". The Quads are good enough for me and I intend to buy the amps from audiogon - "used". So I really am looking for a good deal and am willing to wait for one. I am also considering the Monarchy Audio's SE-100 MK2 Class A monos. The reviews are good on this amp and they have a good deal going on. Have you compared Class D to the regular A/AB amps? If so please post your opinion. And believe me, however much stupid you feel your response was - I don't think so. I am eagerly waiting for opinions. If not I would not have been sitting watching this thread - instead of playing some music this Friday night :-)

Thanks
"Now I also read from others threads that as time goes by Class D becomes boring, no tone, etc, etc. I am a bit confused now and cannot decide which way. . ."

Fear not, class D amps are just like amps of any other class. . . some are great and some are not. I use a spectacularly good Rowland 312 stereo amp, which is coincidentally class D. I chose it because I preferred it over all other amps I listened to, regardless of class of operation. W4S are good amps. . . in class D you can also look at the excellent Bel canto Ref 1000 Mk.2. See my Positive Feedback article at:
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue43/bel_canto_ref1000.htm