New Class D amplifiers


Hello. I'm very interested in getting your opinion on the newer Class D amplifiers.  There has been a couple of very positive reviews (by Guttenberg) of the Bel Canto C6i and NAD M23.  These, and perhaps some others are offering new technology that significantly lower the class D noise level and other drawbacks.    

I currently use a Class A amp, Pass Labs INT-25 (with Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers) which has a wonderful sound. But I am transitioning to another location, and due to using Roon primarily I find that this system stays on most of the day.  Due to heat and power usage of Class A amplifiers, I'm interested in translating to Class D if I find something comparable.

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I appreciate all the suggestions and i'll be looking into each one!  I do favor  integrated options since I prefer not to get into a preamp as well. but the mono block options are very good.  i wish Atma Sphere had a class d integrated now which i think is being developed.    

Thanks everybody, Lots of great suggestions here.   i've compiled a list below of the Class D equipment that seems most appropriate for me to pursue.  Many of those suggested seemed like slam dunks as I read about them further, but I must consider things like integrated or not which is a factor for me, I'm leery of getting three pieces equipment versus one.   

 The fun part of course is researching to see what's best!  I will no doubt be selecting one of the amps below.  

 in no particular order.

  • NAD M23
  • Bel Canto C6i
  • Orchard Audio Starkcrimson Stereo Ultra GanF
  • Atmasphere Class D monoblocks
  • AGD Audions $$$
  • Peachtree GaN1 400
  • Technics SU-G700M2
  • Lyngdorf SDA-2400
  • PS Audio M1200 mono
  • LSA Voyager GaN 350
  • Legacy Audio iV2
  • Aavik Acoustics U-380 integrated  $$$
  • LSA Discovery Warp One Power Amplifier
  • March P422 STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
  • D-Sonic M3a-1200S or 800S Stereo Amplifier
  • Monoblock VTV Amplifier
  • Digital Amplifier Company 2-CHerry

 

 

 

     

@erictal4075  have seen Rose but wasn't aware it was Class D.  Thought they were streaming Don't really care for steampunk look.

@rsf507 

Not as yet. Still trying to follow this thread even though it seems to have taken on a life of its own. There are several I would like a chance to listen to first. Difficult to arrange.

In Conclusion!  I have gotten an Orchard audio Starkrimson Stereo Ultra.  I've been very happy with this amp, and will not try to repeat the positive reviews it's received. It was primarily by chance that I selected this unit because I got it at a very good price Used.  I still have my pass labs, but I'll probably look to sell that in the near future.

My next quandary is selecting a good preamp, I'm using a Schiit Freya S  that seems to work well , but I'm really not sure what's the best choice.  That's another story...