Class D Technology


So I get the obvious strengths of Class D. Efficiency, power output & running cool which allows for small form factors. I also understand the weaknesses somewhat. 1. Non-linear & lots of distortion that needs to be cleaned up with an output filter. 
So my question is, if it weren't for efficiency & power, would there be any reason to own a Class D amp? Do they beat Class A in any other categories that count for sound quality?  
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Showing 5 responses by arcticdeth

Nu force must pump a lot of money into absolutes sound to purchase that moniker.  :)

its a joke my my fellow Americans, as I know if I didn't say so, you would all be butt hurt. :)


i heard some class D monos, they were just ok, nothing special.
tiny lack of upper treble , midrange was ok, bass was good. 

Would BUy if they ever stop making AB amps :)
Unforced must pump a lot of money into absolutes sound to purchase that moniker.  :)

its a joke my my fellow Americans, as I know if I didn't say so, you would all be butt hurt. :)
Try to sell everyone, I'm sticking to cars and subs, 
been in this game a long time, I also worked as a stereo salesman, this means nothing, 
been in this game too long, between my brother and I, we have probably had every brand which is worthy under the sun.
a good a/b amp is by a country mile, just better. 
I will keep my ears open for a good class d sound, but so far there are several missing components of the sound they make, and yes, on multiple speakers/sources, preamps, missmash of components, cables, name it , my brother has probably owned it at one time. 

Sure, they are cool running, gobs of power, small footprint, etc etc, but the sound............it is just, not there. There is no sparkle, rapture, goosebumps, whatever silly names which are used. 

If YOU, like them, awesome, enjoy them, I know they are not for me

and as far as the belittling names, sterile, heartless, soulless, etc etc, so not the case in ANY amp I have listened to. 

:)
Devialet, hah, if you enjoy overpaying by %900 for a basic low level all in one which sounds no better than a Best Buy receiver at 300$, go ahead.  

Local stereo shop has these, they are seriously nothing special, I have heard them with those big$$ Cremona speakers, Martin Logan ES speakers, sure the Martin logans go a little louder due to more watts, but those watts are poor.   

I must have spent 4-5 hrs in the shop that day as I bought a new CD player, and listened to every room they had. McIntosh monos' , devialet, NAD, A pair of tube amps by McIntosh that were restored by the owner, and 3-4 other amps, several speakers, etc etc.  I was not impressed, but my son was, who fell asleep listening to Pink Floyd through the McIntosh/Cremona combo.   

If you need small footprint, and are financially stable, go ahead buy them, you will be fine, but there is WAY better for far less, and goosebumps do come with other brands free of charge. 

Just my worthless two cents. 

-MY humble opinion-




i don't want to come off as a di*k, I'm not, this is only my opinion of my listening experience, if you like them, buy them. 
I would personally go with another Sunfire Signature 600, send to bill flannerys for a update/overhaul, and be happy for 15+ years.