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All I need to know about D-Sonic amplifiers

Hey everyone,
Here it is in a nutshell, I'm seriously looking into replacing my temporary Class D amp. Not because it is a bad amp as it is not but was in my system as a "get me by" until I can look for a more serious amplifier.
I really am impressed by the newer class D technology and it's benefits. Been looking at the D-Sonic amps and been in touch with Dennis Deacon. He was very forthcoming with information of his product and from what I can gather the bang for the buck is outstanding. 
I'm looking for opinions, good or bad, from members who have some knowledge of this product. If you had it why did you change? If you still use it why? Just any input you can provide. Fwiw, I'm looking at the M3a Pascal in a 5 channel configuration of 2x1500w, 3x800w. Doable per Dennis. I like the idea of having lots of headroom as I do get loud every now and then. Also have relatively inefficient speakers, B&W 803D2. Also not adverse to class A/B amps. There is just not much info available on D-Sonic from real world users.
Any input is appreciated. 
gillatgh
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conanb
13 posts
 
Latest review:  9/12/2019
D-Sonic M3a-600M Mono Amplifier

https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/power-amplifier/d-sonic-m3a-600m-mono-amplifier-review
ptrck887
90 posts
 
I have recently installed the D-Sonics M3a-1500M monoblocks driving Maggie 3.7i's.  Using a McIntosh C2300 tube amp and I am very pleased with the results.  Great soundstage, great balance top to bottom and nice detailed sonic images with in the sound stage.  These punch way above their weight.  I have about 400 hours on them and couldn't be happier.  At some point I will move them into my reference system and see how they stack up to my McIntosh MC601's.  From what I hear so far I suspect they will do very well.  Their size makes them so easy to work with....a pair of monoblocks can easily fit on one shelf in almost any rack.  Class D amps from D-Sonics are definitely worth looking into.  Class D is here to stay.
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
D-Sonics are cheap at $1k, Even better were the Red Dragon M500’s at S799 same Class-D module. At least they didn’t hide what they modules use last pic in the D-Sonic module." tricked up $100 Sanway subwoofer modules, that I saw for sale on Alibaba. 

6 Moons:"The integrated Rowland Continuum S2, Red Dragon’s S500 beats with the same heart in a less high-end chassis for roughly half the price"
http://6moons.com/audioreviews2/reddragon/15.png

https://ibb.co/j4LhKGD Rowland Reasearch Contiuum 2

https://ibb.co/df2XBJL Sanway Subwoofer module

https://ibb.co/ckGmjKQ

https://ibb.co/2YXksxf

https://ibb.co/NNxqLsQ

Cheers George
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gillatgh OP
381 posts
 
Thanks for all the replies to date. Have not yet pulled the plug as there is so much controversy regarding class D but the more information from actual users I get the more learned I become. It's all useful. 
Can anyone explain to me why GaN based class D is so much pricier than Pascal etc. It makes no sense to me other than its faster switching capability but that hardly warrants the cost.
itaibachar
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Never heard of D Sonic, and they do look very interesting.
Class D sure has its "mystery" shroud against it, but I think its just the 
audiophile community snubbing it.  
I had Bel Canto's auditioned and they sounded amazing, I had a  Lyngdorf Millennium MK IV and it was awesome, I have a pioneer Elite AVR and its great (not at the same level of course).
So D class is here to stay, for good reasons. More power to the people! 
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