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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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johannm
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@nymarty +1

Massive respect for Leo - I don't have the Starkrimson's but the PecanPi+ streamer /DAC.

@hilde45 - I have 2 and can't be happier

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opathy
46 posts
 

I see most of the comments are about pretty esoteric amplifiers but I just love my Marantz Model 30 integrated.

 

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campoly
136 posts
 

PS Audio M700s are driving my Magnepans like a champ. Very quiet monos.

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jdpalmer1
36 posts
 

I'm partial to the Audio Research DS225 and DS450 family.  They're Class D but their own design, not just common modules put in a fancy box.  Gives that awesome Audio Research sound without the heat of tubes and has great bass control and extension.

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taww
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I’ve been happy with the ICEpower based Legacy iV2, and recently got the Mola Mola Perca. While I haven’t compared the Perca to the Legacy yet, it’s holding up pretty well against my Gryphon Essence. I still prefer the Essence, but the Mola Mola is extremely impressive, and not fully run in yet. 

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