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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@rajugsw said
”Those who have a hate on for Class D Switching Amplifiers, are just ignorant to be quite honest.”

Or just experienced..  Sorry.. I had several class D amps starting with the Tripath, ICE and then Hypex ..  Initially, they sound impressive, clean, clear and precise.. Then as time goes on and you realize they are not really musical, but fatiguing , bitter and analyzing..  Something about them is not organic and I found myself not listening to music as much anymore..
Maybe someday they will get Class D right.. but they work great in subwoofers.
Sorry to be so harsh here.. but I tried a FEW times and did not have any musical success..