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Class D with Tyler Acoustics

I have a pair of Ty's D112's coming and am really excited. I am thinking about a new pre/power upgrade as well. Like most, my musical taste is eclectic. My room has been extensively treated. And normally my source will be lossless files through a reference dac.

Class D has been on my radar for a while; i.e., W4S and Bel Canto. (Gear like Rowland and others of that ilk are beyond my budget.) Anyway, I will no doubt do a lot of auditioning, but I would like to begin narrowing down my options. I know a few A A/B's that I intend to hear, but I was wondering if any of you have successfully paired your Tylers with class D? Especially the D110 or MM5?

Thanks for the suggestions,
Chip
chipbyrd
nsirkin
40 posts
 
I am really starting to sound like a Hypex shill but...

$2000 will get you a pair of NC400 amps if you can do basic assembly and solder an XLR connector. Check out Audiocircle and other forums for listening impressions and good luck.
chipbyrd OP
17 posts
 
Hi Nsirkin,

You don't sound like a shill, you sound like someone who has found a piece of gear they think is awesome and I appreciate that. My problem is that I am technologically challenged. I have never soldered anything in my life. So the prospect of DIY isn't appealing to me. But enthusiasm over music and gear... that's great!
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samzx12
1,220 posts
 
Why don't you call Ty and ask if he has used Class D with any of his speakers. I'm pretty darn sure he has used Bel Canto with success.
jwmazur
190 posts
 
Give Tommy a shout over at Digital Amplifier Company. I have had a few Class D amps (Trends, Virtue Sensation M901, Spectron) over the course of the last 5 years. My speakers just seem to perform better on these amps because of the speed they provide. The Cherry amp I got from Tommy bridges the gap between solid state and tubes quite nicely. They have the speed necessary for me while giving great tonal density and richness, great imaging, and a top end that is not over cooked at all. I have said this in a previous post, my Son will get this amp when I leave this earth (God and finances willing).
nsirkin
40 posts
 
Hey Chip,

Despite your reservations about your DIY abilities, you should definitely take the time to research the NC400 build. It is simply installing 2 modules in a case and adding AC, XLR and speaker connectors.

Look at diyAudio for details. The only soldering is to the XLR connector and the cases can be purchased ready-made and drilled. There are even competent folks there who can assemble it for you and you will still be under $2000.

I would be happy to elaborate and point you to the right info.

I have found that it is very satisfying to have a hifi component that you have "built".

Nick
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