Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?

@georgehifi - wouldn’t it depend on the original rating at 8ohms, the power supply rating that feeds the class D modules?

No, although it to needs to be beefy, look at any Class-D that has been independently wattage tested into 8ohm 4ohm 2ohm regardless of powersupplies (most won’t get test into 2ohms), they are fets, and fets can’t do doubling of 8 to 4 to 2ohms (current) like complimentary bi-polars (bjt) can do like in the the Gryphon Antillion, bigger Krell, D’Agostino Boulder, etc etc etc

Also look at my post in the  "Pass X260.8 vs Bryston 7B3" thread

Cheers George

rh67
Would you agree that the actual GANfet used in AGD amps is proprietary? The comparison has been made to Nelson Pass acquiring all available SITs. Although Nelson does not hold the patent on SITs as does Alberto on the AGD’s GANfet.
One reason I bought AGD is because I was convinced that they stood apart from all other Class D.
That all the others used variations of existing technology (chips).

earlflynn, thanks for the response. I totally understand passion,and brand loyalty.  I'm a motorcycle enthusiast. I ride Victory bikes. I was also in an MC where everyone else in the club rode HD. While we used to bust each other's stones, it never got to the point of hostility.  I guess when you can only see written words,sometimes what is meant to be passion,comes off as pompous.  

You are correct.

Also to date they do stand apart design wise Merrill does also atmosphere from what i'm reading has spent many hours designing their Class D offering which i'm sure will be a great sounding amp.

But in the end it's the SQ, one can have the best parts but if you do not know how to maximize what you have best parts means little.

You know as i do from experience and living with the AGD's that they are great sounding, Alberto has taken advantage of what he has at his disposal. It does not take long after talking to him that he is the real deal and a very intelligent person when it comes to design and parts implementation. His upper end amps have a clear cover so one can see his design also in the so called tubes. He is very proud and deservedly so of his creations.

Some talk negative about the amps but do they have any experience with them? It's like me telling you how your care drives even though i have never been in the make or model, it also takes time to familiar yourself with a product to maximize it's potential.

It amazes me how some can form an opinion out of the air.

It amazes me how someone can say a Class-D like the AGD has no limitations into one of the hardest know speakers to drive, and for it to sound it's best.