New to Class D / Purifi - thoughts before I purchase, details below


I am considering this amp; your comments, experience, and insights are appreciated. 
Stereo Purifi Audio 1ET6525A Dual Mono Rack Mount Case Amplifier
Stereo Input Buffer: VTV Buffer WIth Staccato opamps

It will be combined with a pair of Totem Forest tower speakers and Gustard DAC x26 Pro. Thank you! 

(I am replacing my vintage B&K Ex 4220 amp, died) 

mendef

Two possibly useful threads:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/comments-please-on-nad-m23-vs-c298-vs-other-newer-class-d

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/expanding-the-class-d-conversation-how-would-you-characterize-their-di

@mendef  I have the other 2nd Gen Purifi Eigentakt by VTV, the larger 1ET9040BA monoblocks equipped with the tube buffer and Weiss op amps. I've had them for right about a year.

Overall, this platform is highly resolving and transparent. The overall presentation is nominally tapered by the buffer and op amp selection. Your buffer should be straight up neutral, with the Staccatos giving a bit of a liquid and relaxed contour to the sound. If you want something slightly more rich and dynamic, you might consider the Sparkos SS2590s for a moderate upcharge. 

I use this amp in my office system with the hard to drive Magnepan Mini's. I had a few GANFet amps and Class D amps. The one listed below is the cheapest and I think as an overall package the best one I owned.

Home Class D Audio - Class D Audio

 

 

 

Before I bought my VTV amp, I asked Claude if the input buffer was important.  He said the consensus was no.  The Purifi and Hypex modules are already so transparent, any difference made by the input buffer is inaudible.