For the last four months I've had a D-Sonic M3-3800 5 channel amplifier in my rack. The front L/R channels are 1000 watts each at 8 ohms and the other three channels are 600 watts each. The sound is impeccable with all sources.
This amp replaced a W4S 7 channel amp that was rated at 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms. It also sounded impeccable with all sources.
I didn't use two of the channels on the W4S amp and figured it would be nice to have more power running through the channels that are active.
Didn't have the opportunity to A-B the two amps but I think it would be a struggle to describe any material difference were they volume matched for a comparison. Both are excellent... my recommendation is to let your power and budget requirements guide your decision.
This amp replaced a W4S 7 channel amp that was rated at 250 watts per channel at 8 ohms. It also sounded impeccable with all sources.
I didn't use two of the channels on the W4S amp and figured it would be nice to have more power running through the channels that are active.
Didn't have the opportunity to A-B the two amps but I think it would be a struggle to describe any material difference were they volume matched for a comparison. Both are excellent... my recommendation is to let your power and budget requirements guide your decision.