Electrocompaniet class D ?

10s search with google:

1) on this image you can clearly see a two-tier design:

http://www.electrocompaniet.com/files/reviews/Test_AW400.PDF

2) no class-d design draws 230W at idle

http://www.electrocompaniet.com/products/classic/poweramp/AW400.html

Case closed.

Thanks Elberoyh2 for your input . Now has anyone heard these unit 's ? Unfortunatly I will not be able to hear them before there purchased . Making it a very difficult choice . Reviews alone are not enough . Leyinson 's 53 's do draw 180w each at idle , not that they will admit there class D . But they were nice enough to send me a 4 page white paper on how the new power supply works . I heard a joke that I 'm pretty sure most of you have already heard . How many audiophiles will it take to install a light bulb , 4 , one to screw it in and three to debate if the first one was better . Have a great musical day . MAX

As Elberoth2 said the power transformers are hidden in the amplifier bottom behind a cover. They use large but slim toroidal power transformers. I hosted the AW180s (the little brothers of the AW400) for some time and they are wonderful amplifiers. Choice will depend mainly on system and taste.