The Truth about Modern Class D

Sorry Erik, but every Class D amp I have heard tells me they still aren’t ready for prime time.  Close, but no cigar.    I hear a brightness to the overall sound that many call “detailed”.  I do not like detailed sound, I prefer the lush romantic sound, think Mac.  What I don’t get is the price of some of the Class D amps, much fewer parts than a conventional class a/ b amp yet they  cost as much if not more.  

With that being said, I do prefer the sound of the Hypex modules over the Ice slightly, but that is just my opinion.  I am basing my observations on the Merril monoblocks, the wyred4Sound amps and a few others I really cant remember. 

First of all, I was giving my opinion and experiences with Class D and found it’s not for me, period.  I am ecstatic with my McIntosh amp, pre and integrated and they are the keepers for me.  As far as being short sited, since I am not considering any more purchases, it really does not matter.  I have heard 5 or 6 different Class D amps and have not liked any of them, so why would I continue to seek them out?   Perhaps you should of mentioned in your original post not to comment if you aren’t a fan of Class D, then I wouldn’t have bothered.  Sorry I burst your bubble.  

Watch out George, I stated I don't think Class D is ready for primetime and was jumped on.  Watch out, the Class D police are out there, lol.

@erik Squires...……………………………...

A good friend has the Merril Audio Class D monoblocks. Do not know model number, but they were painted very red. I find them dry and tipped up on top. I tried the Wyred4Sound Class D stereo amp in both of my home systems. I had it in my systems for 2 weeks. I left it on 24/7 and played the Isotek burn in cd for 10 days straight, 24 hours a day. I didn’t like the presentation one bit. Actually, it sounded better before all the break in, but not better in a way I would have kept it. Back it went.

I heard a Devalient, and kept asking myself what all the fuss was about. I heard the MBL integrated (the one Stereophile loves) at the RMAF, hated it. My wife said it sounded shrill. My son has a NAD 3020 integrated Class D amp (the first one) . The rest of his equipment I gave him, a pair of Kef LS50 speakers, Audioquest cables and speaker wire, my old Sony SCD777es SACD player and a Magnum Dynalab FT11 tuner.. I can’t stand listening to his system, way too bright for these old ears. My son thinks it sounds clear, it just gives me a big headache.

I have heard a couple more class D amps in stores but not for long listening sessions. Sorry, I just do not care for it. Does that make me a horrible person because I don’t like them? I enjoy the lush romantic sound I get from Mac and since I am spending my money on it, what I like counts (to me).

@erik_squires...……………….

Thank you.