Whose got best class D at this point?

Tracer,

Thanks for the link. That should prove to be an interesting shootout.

TIC

Chazzbo,

I've only heard a few and they were of the lesser expensive models, but they are promising. Here's what I would do if I were in the market for a new class-D amp. I would verify which models sell quickly on AudiogoN and wait for one at a fair price. If you love it, great. If not, re-sell it for the same amount or very slightly less.

I think I would be considering mid priced units like the Red Wine Audio and Channel Islands. I would also ask for feedback over on Audiocircle where both of these manufacturers have dedicated forums.

BTW, I currently have a RWA Reali-T and it is very good for the price. Makes me totally rethink my need to own my other tube amps.....

Enjoy,

TIC

Hey Tim,

Of course you are correct that you must be cautious when taking advice from folks on a manufacturers forum, like the RWA or CI forums at Audiocircle. What I was trying to say is that there is a high concentration of actual owners of those brands at that site and you may get some advance notice of units coming up for sale before the item is posted for sale, if you kinda keep an eye on the site. That's how I got my Reali-T. I would never suggest that you use a manufacturers forum as your sole method of researching a product.

Enjoy,

TIC

Guys,

The "shootout" mentioned by TRACER is complete and the results are out on the Stereomojo site. As mentioned earlier, there are some major players missing from the shootout, however, the results might surprise a lot of people.

BTW, I've been using a Red Wine Audio Reali-T (Clari-T integrated amp, plus Scott Nixon DACkit in one box) for a while now. I've got a couple of very good SET amps sitting on my storage shelf. The Reali-T is just too easy to live with and it sounds great too.....

Enjoy,

TIC