Class D amplification vs tube amplification, which is likely to be more dynamic at lower volume playback? Assuming speakers that are more difficult to drive than average. Let’s say, 4 ohms dipping to 3.2 ohms and running about 85 db efficient.
The Class D amps I've tried have been far more dynamic than my tube and Class A amps. But not more engaging, musical, sonorous, inviting, mellow, inviting, or lubricious.
It depends however the Class D Audio GaN Class D amp I am using currently is clearly the most dynamic in all regards of any amp I have owned. Also zero fatigue to boot.
I like class d ncore hypex mcintosh using it in mi1502.marantz,atmosphere, Roland and other major manufactures using it.crutchfield let's you try stuff for 90 days they have some class d.it takes a very expensive tube amp to equal d sonic 2200 watts pascal. He may have a trial period. Fosi sell 48 volt gan per supply 80$ amazon or fosi audio direct.then thier mono amp 120$ . 250 watts into 4 ohms.low distortion amps. You don't need to change tubes.my favorite vtl 7.5 tube pre with ss amps.alot agree with this hybrid combo.enjoy the search.
mark200mph, very nice preamp! I’ve been a fan of VTL for a long time. Thank you for the advice. As for me this is just an experiment to see if I can better match up my recently purchased speakers to a better option, more powerful amp and still have my “tube cake” and if it too? These newest X series monos from Peachtree use NCore X 500. With the impedance of 100k they should at least be able to mate well but as for a better tube alternative to my Qsilver v4 monos, we will have to see or actually hear it. I know they will sound more dynamic but at what musical cost? Thanks for the alternatives you suggest.
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