Class D amps?

I understand the hypex ncore amp is the latest and greatest class d.

I have the impression that the guys who say they dislike class d are soon fooled when then circuit has a tube input driver stage.

I guess its like adding a little salt and pepper to the meal.

There are a couple of threads going on Audiocircle in the low wattage circle about the TBI Millenia MG3. This is a class BD amp that people are comparing favorably to much more expensive class A amps and even set amps.

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You truly MUST HEAR the Veritas monos by Merrill Audio. They do NOT need any tubes to sound amazing. They do NOT need a linear power supply to sound amazing. I know of several, nameless, long time Audiophiles/Industry people who have heard them expecting to "hear the usual class D sound" and they were total AMAZED by the great sound from top to bottom. The Ncore NC1200 tech that the Veritas is based on is being talked about in the industry as a 'Game Changer" and for the first time, making long time "ONLY CLASS A" SS/tube amp builders wondering what to do as the NC1200 is that good.

I can tell you that the Veritas gives you more then just the NC1200 tech for your money. Talk to Merrill, he is more then happy to spend the time answering your questions and has the necessary background. Try and set up a demo.

Regardless what you do, good luck.

Hifial, my only concern is that it puts out like 700 watts into 4 ohms. I have 93db speakers.

I thought my Bel Canto REF1000s were the best bang for the buck. They were upgradeable from MkI to MkII specs which really really brought out the best of the sound.

I've since upgraded from the REF1000Ms to a pair of Electrocompaniet Nemos but I can tell you, the incremental improvement isn't a lot more than the difference in price tag would suggest.

I did find they could sound a bit lean and the depth of the soundstage wasn't as deep compared to more expensive amps but you could improve that with a good tube preamp. I have had great success pairing the Bel Cantos with Ayon CD5S (tube pre, CDP and DAC in one box) as well as an ARC Reference 5 (then 5SE).