Class D amps that are superior to all or most?


Recently, I have heard about some Class D amps that may be close to the best there is regardless of class. Certainly, this technology has been in development for decades. The main issue has always been the switching power supply. In this regard, I have taken notice of AGD. They have created a whole new power supply that “switches” at a frequency 100 times the normal silicon based MOSFET. The designer uses a gallium nitride based PS. Interesting, it is enclosed in the KT88 glass envelope that sits on top of his amps. I am aware of two more pricey amps that seem to be also at the top- the Solution and the Merrill. There must be others that compete for the title. After my thread, “Is there a SS amp that can satisfy a SET guy?”, I am still on the quest.
Don’t want to spend $50K!
mglik

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George, those Class D Audio USA amps look nice, but boy are they butt ugly. 
Btw,  Class G and Class H are really nice sounding.  Typically they are the first X # of watts in Class A and then switching comes in above that.  I've heard a few and owned one (Creek Evolution 100) and they sound really nice.  
@bondmanp , the HS-500 Arion has a vacuum tube stage linked to the Class D.  I love it!  Never heard of them making amps.  How much is the cost?