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High end Class D amps?

Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
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baconboy
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I originally had my Magnepan 1.7s paired with a Peachtree Nova Preamp and a 220 watt amp and the results were good but nowhere near great. I sorta lost faith in class D amps and set my sights on a ‘McIntosh level’ amp however my bank account said ‘that ain’t happening’! Recently I upgraded to a Peachtree Nova 500 integrated amp and the difference is night and day.

There is a presence and detail now that I always knew the Maggie’s were capable of and the Peachtree makes them sing.

Class D amps have come a long way and more power helps too.

https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/products/nova500


baconboy
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Georgehifi - Class-D likes benign 4-6ohm loads with low - phase angles, and that’s what the Maggie’s are, but when the loads get tough, then big Linear Amps come out to play.

As a relative newbie can you help me learn by explaining your response in a little more detail?

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