Negative Feedback a deal killer?


If an amp employees negative feedback is that a deal killer to you. I have had both zero negative feedback and 5db nfb amps and I much prefer the Zero's. I am looking at a Unison 845 amp and it has over 10db nfb. Or should one just listen and shut up.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Mike
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H2O, welcome. A friendly note: the expected courtesy here is for those that are in the "business" regardless of how small an enterprise it may be, proclaim that each time they post. This is especially true if they're listed as a "private user".
Perhaps I've brought this up before, if I have please forgive me. As I understand it great deals of negative feedback are often used in Class D amplifiers. One poster has already commented that since it is done at much greater speeds, the lag is inconsequential. I've wondered with digital designs such as the Tact, if might be possible to use some sort of, for lack of a better description, "digital fly wheel" to synchronize the feed back with the original signal. If such were the case then feedback might used to it's advantage with out the disadvantages often attributed to it, with the final signal funneled out. Any thoughts?
Dob, as long someone is receiving financial gain beyond the customary hobbyist buying and selling, I think it appropriate that the potential for a conflict of interest exists. I welcome and applaud those in the business that provide a disclaimer for contributing here, and perhaps even take their opinion more seriously despite any possible perceived prejudice that might exist. On the other hand, I am very skeptical of those in the business that do not provide a disclaimer. It's very apparent that Henry is fairly new here, and deserves a pass.
I never said all Class D amplifiers use the same negative feedback, I don't believe that, and I'm not mistaken.
We used to have a regular contributor here (I'm sorry I don't remember his user name) that has been designing amplifiers (and provided a disclaimer) for many years. His latest company ((?)located in Texas) now specializes in Class D amps. It was he that suggested that when designing typical ss amps that he avoided negative feedback when and where ever possible, but that many if not most Class D amps have plenty of negative feedback, and it didn't seem to matter as much, perhaps due to the faster speed. Please accept my apologies for not being able to provide any verification.
Kijanki, has regularly provided excellent insight into amplification technologies and I don't doubt what he's suggesting for a moment.
H2O, no apologies necessary. We might be new to you, but you're not new to us. Don't underestimate yourself, we don't. Again, welcome!