2. amps-preamps
  3. 148762-75518

All I need to know about D-Sonic amplifiers

Hey everyone,
Here it is in a nutshell, I'm seriously looking into replacing my temporary Class D amp. Not because it is a bad amp as it is not but was in my system as a "get me by" until I can look for a more serious amplifier.
I really am impressed by the newer class D technology and it's benefits. Been looking at the D-Sonic amps and been in touch with Dennis Deacon. He was very forthcoming with information of his product and from what I can gather the bang for the buck is outstanding. 
I'm looking for opinions, good or bad, from members who have some knowledge of this product. If you had it why did you change? If you still use it why? Just any input you can provide. Fwiw, I'm looking at the M3a Pascal in a 5 channel configuration of 2x1500w, 3x800w. Doable per Dennis. I like the idea of having lots of headroom as I do get loud every now and then. Also have relatively inefficient speakers, B&W 803D2. Also not adverse to class A/B amps. There is just not much info available on D-Sonic from real world users.
Any input is appreciated. 
128x128gillatgh

Showing 2 responses by georgehifi

georgehifi's avatar
georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
Class D sure has its "mystery" shroud against it, but I think its just the audiophile community snubbing it.
Probably because many think it hasn't earned the sonic right to be called hi-end, it still has problems that need to ironed out with future technical innovations.
Atmasphere's new patented circuitry could address some of it's ill's, but it's still in prototype stage.
Technics with their expensive SE-R1 looked to cure all the problems using the GaN technology to it's fullest, but you'll really pay for that one. 

Cheers George
georgehifi's avatar
georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
D-Sonics are cheap at $1k, Even better were the Red Dragon M500’s at S799 same Class-D module. At least they didn’t hide what they modules use last pic in the D-Sonic module." tricked up $100 Sanway subwoofer modules, that I saw for sale on Alibaba. 

6 Moons:"The integrated Rowland Continuum S2, Red Dragon’s S500 beats with the same heart in a less high-end chassis for roughly half the price"
http://6moons.com/audioreviews2/reddragon/15.png

https://ibb.co/j4LhKGD Rowland Reasearch Contiuum 2

https://ibb.co/df2XBJL Sanway Subwoofer module

https://ibb.co/ckGmjKQ

https://ibb.co/2YXksxf

https://ibb.co/NNxqLsQ

Cheers George
More to discover