Class "D" switching amp ?


Whats the difference ? why are they used in sub amp configurations ? Does any manufacurer make a stand alone amp? Just wondering
kgveteran
Class "D" is a digital amp that has very high efficiency delivering a power with minimal heat dissipation. Many manufacturers now make full-range digital amps such as Cambridge, TacT and others...
Do a search on digital amps and you'll find many standalone amplifiers that are digital. More are coming out. It will be the next big deal in power amplifier design.
here's a good thread:
http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1069142931&read&3&4&
BTW, they are not new. Infinity had a class D switching amp about 25 years ago.
technology is John Ulrich at Spectron Audio (formerly co-founder of Infinity). See www.stereotimes.com for a review of the superb Musician II. The MII's are now officially phased out with the Musician 3 and 3D due for release within the next 30 days or so. See the www.spectronaudio.com site for more info.