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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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ricred1
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I've owned several Class D amps and just don't think they have the musicality of very good Class A and AB amps.
ricred1
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G.,
You are correct and I shouldn't make generalizations. 
ricred1
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I’ll repeat what I’ve said several times on this forum. I had a Jeff Rowland Class D Continuum S2 Integrated amp and to my ears it was musical and did all of the "audiophile" things very well. I rate it above every amp I’ve every had in my system; except the Class AB Jeff Rowland 625 S2. To be fair I have the 625 S2 with a Jeff Rowland Corus preamp and together they are in a totally different price category. In my system the 625 S2/Corus is just more musical and I submit highlights the shortcomings of Class D. At least in direct comparison with products made by the same manufacture.
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