Hate to do this again. Start over. Class d


Seriously stop the fighting. I tried to get thru the last discussion,  but it was over 400 replies of arguing.  So please, no arguing. I want know who is using the nord or apollon nc500 amps. Se version, and upgrades. Sparkos or SI amp.  I dont care about 50k amps, because they are over my budget. 2 to 3k fits me fine. Looking to use with my winds 4ohm, anthem mrx720 and bluesound 2.  My amp now is a bat vk200 which sounds sweet, but at times I really want more power.  I would go for a vk600se, but out of my range.  Also what speakers and pre are you using. I remember very long time ago when audiogon people helped more with less fighting.  
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@scott_w 
I looked at them after I read a reply from you mentioning them. I went to there website. Over 6k and a bit out of my reach. Dont think wife will approve the $$$$.
@viridian 
I hate chores, but I will continue my search until I find the right fit. My Bat is an excellent sounding amp. Really no complaints,  I just want more juice.

Clarinet, I am very patient but not sure if I can wait that long.  Wish the website had more info.  Hopefully with there's no huge price hike on the new ones. Hopefully others chime in.
Thanks for the response 


I did look at the red dragon.  I think I passed because I believe I read somewhere that the nc500 with sparkos or SI mp was better. I think RD uses ice and Pascal.  I am extremely new to the class d. So my knowledge is extremely limited.  I am fine spending 2k if it out performs my current amp. The bat is an excellent amp. But the wife and I sometimes tend to listen to rock concert levels. RD had some excellent reviews but I read somewhere that the 4ohm winds might prefer nc500. Any truth to this. Any responses please limit measurements cause it's like Chinese to me.  No insult intended. 
@viridian 
You maybe right. 20 yrs my memory might be failing or maybe I had more tolerance back then and found it entertaining.  Just here looking for good information before I purchase.  I do realize my system and ears will be the deciding factor.  I have read excellent reviews on red dragon,  bel canto, benchmark.  But nord and apollon coming in at 2k and newer technology nc500 looks great. I'm just not crazy about 15 day trial and I never have purchased before with out in home trial. Whoever I do purchase from I will call them first. 
Tomic, it is sweet.  Just makes me scared if class d can out perform it. Also class d would keep the room cooler.  Winter time the temp raises 4 degrees in the room after an hour, but no more than 4 degrees.  Be fighting the ac in the summer.  Lol
Trying to keep 2 channel under 3k. I've read a lot about nord and apollon.  Both using the hypex nc500 and si amps. Emailed red dragon.  No response yet. I really want 400 watts. 200 just not enough for me. Looked at ati but not enough info for me. Seems like people really like the hypex.  Nord and apollon really affected by the exchange rate. And being here in the US worries me for an overseas product of u need service.  2 months and I will pull the trigger on something.  Really leaning towards the nord mkii se 500.
Benchmark looks great but 3k for 100 watts. Excellent reviews.  Channel Islands is using the nc400 at $2400 for 200 watts. Arc DS-450 has some serious juice, but can't demo used and I'm not sure how old the technology is, plus I want new. Red dragon,  still no response on what they are doing and pricing may substantially  rise with release of new tech. But unknown at this time. Cherry I believe is 200 Amps and not sure what technology they are using?  Nord and apollon are using nc500 at $2100 for 400 watts and reviews seem to be excellent. D sonic has some mixed reviews. My bat/wind combo is sweet, but I want more than 300 watts. I would go with another bat, but i would have to step it up to 6k plus.  And the heat output would be to much for the room. So that's where I'm at. Purchase time is 2 months out. I've heard the winds with 400 watts before and I was blown away.  Anthem str for 6k, out of my range.