Class D is just Dandy!

Hi @jaymark,


You are kind of hitting on a topic I’ve written about here for a bit, which is habit, taste and training our brains to appreciate different things.

For whatever reasons, my brain is wired quite the opposite. I don’t like the sound Pass amps make and often prefer other brands, and many Class D amps.

There’s no right or wrong, you can’t convince me to like a Belgian White ale either. :)

Best,

E

I've had a pair of PS Audio M700s for a couple of weeks now; I understand them to be "Class D."
They're very good.  I think I prefer the Belles 350A Reference (at least in my room, system, etc.), but I could never say the M700s aren't terrific sounding. 

Hello naimfan


     There are a lot of good amps of all types.  Whatever floats your boat or tickles your fancy.
     We all need to pick our own huckleberry.
Tim

So, I’ve been pondering and studying class D, from the layman’s perspective (I’m no electrical engineer, can’t solder, can barely find the transformer), for several weeks. I’ve particularly reviewed Wyred4Sound, D-Sonic, Class D Audio, Apollon, Nord, VTV, Emerald Physics and others. I was excited about purifi and discovered a very good deal on the VTV website, but then when I called out for reports on VTV, as little can be found online, I was immediately met with a critical review, claiming that VTV did sloppy work on the purifi amp this person ordered. I came away concerned that I might have to ready myself for repairs, on a new amp, which this other gon’ers amp required.

So, here’s the deal... I have a new pair of Tekton Moabs, which at 98db are efficient. I’m using a Schiit Saga (tube+passive), as well as a Modi 3. I also run a Nuforce STA200, which is delightful for most listening. Unfortunately, it does not pound out the lowest notes when needed, and when I push it into 90db and up, it quickly heats up to a point where it’s obvious the amp is struggling. I want a cool running, efficient amp. I’m sure tubes would sound great on the Moabs, but we hit 93 today, and 105 (and higher) is just around the corner.

...and so, to conclude: Do you have a recommendation for a class D amp that would match well with the Moabs?

Thanks, for your considerations...