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Class D and High Efficiency Speakers?

G'day guys,

I'm just curious at this stage (not allowed to change yet) about using class d amps such as the Nuforce ref 9 with 98db efficient horn speakers. Obviously being such high efficiency they only need a couple of watts (I'm currently using 300b mono-blocs). Will they have adverse effects or over power the speakers?

What are peoples thoughts?
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audiofeil
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I can't think of a good reason to use class d amps with horns unless you're the adventorous type.

IMO you'd lose much of the "warmth" without the tubes.

Borrow some digital amps and give a listen. It may be your cup of tea.
audiofeil
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Low powered tubed amplifiers are a better match for horns than class d amplifiers.

Onkyo, Pioneer, Sansui, and Kenwood notwithstanding.

That's my formed opinion based on experience.
audiofeil
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Let's not confuse snobbery with years of experience.

Of which I suggest you seem to lack.

Good luck with your Onkyo or Pioneer or Kenwood or whatever.
audiofeil
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Johnk,
Understood.

As a retailer I have various class d amps here which I switch in and out of systems to understand the strengths and weaknesses.

They are a godsend for difficult loads when space, heat, and budget constraints exist.

And the sonic quality is becoming very very good with the proper load.
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