@soix I had, and still have, the Audions. at the time, they had the MKII amplifier modules in them, and now they have the MKIII. I remember feeling like the audions were more delicate and nuanced, whereas the AS had a bit more of a brute force sound. I also did not like the fact that my AS amplifiers had a mechanical transformer hum. But that is not a sound quality thing.
What is your favorite Class D amp?
Moving to a new home with a smaller dedicated listening room has caused me to rethink my entire system. I have always been a fan of EL34 tube amps and presently have a Primaluna HP (4 tubes per channel), but the size and heat make this a bit more difficult in my new set up. So I have been thinking about going with a smaller, less hot class D amp. But being a tube guy, I have never seriously looked into or listen to these amps.
so what is your favorite class D amp? New or used, in the 5k range, but could go up to 10k. Preamp is a Conrad Johnson ET-7. Speaker will be in the monitor/mini-monitor class (so I don’t need high power for a smallish room) but have not made my final decision on speakers as the amp/speaker synergy makes this kind of a joint decision.
I purposely asked for “favorite” to be a bit more open in your relies.
thanks, Bill
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I also did not like the fact that my AS amplifiers had a mechanical transformer hum. @peter_s This is the first I've ever heard of a mechanical noise issue with the class Ds! We'd have been happy to sort it out for you. |
Given that some integrated amps have entered the discussion, I am surprised no one has mentioned the Devialet Astra. |
@atmasphere It was just a minor hum, but the intent was for a bedroom system, where absolute silence was desired. I know you guys would have taken care of it! |
@peter_s Atmasphere GaN amps for a bedroom system?!? Nice! Makes me feel very poor. |
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