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Class D is just Dandy!

I thought it was time we had a pro- Class D thread. There's plenty of threads about comparisons, or detractors of Class D.

That's fine, you don't have to like Class D amps, and if you don't please go participate on one of those threads.

For those of us who are very happy and excited about having musical, capable amps that we can afford to keep on 24/7 and don't require large spaces to put them in, this thread is for you.

Please share your experiences with class D amps!
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I have been running an old Class D Rotel RB 1072 for years.  I slowly upgraded everything around it by adding

Sonos (wyred4sound mods)
Wadia 321 DAC
Rouge Audio RP1 (tubed pre)
Focal Aria 936

Each of the upstream upgrades were a long range plan to try and stay with a class D amp.  Finally about 3 weeks ago I tried the new PS Audio Stellar S300 amp.  I just called them to inquire but when they offered a good price on the Rotel as trade in I took the hook.

I think they got one of the engineers from Classe' to do the ICEpower implementation.

I am completely satisfied with the improved sound (proly a slam dunk considering where I was).  I have pretty much turned off my Velodyne Micro V.  Enjoy the tone and increased realism and sound stage.  Running a little warm but nothing like a class A/B Unit.  Now I can turn my attention toward my TT or SACD player.

If you have an amp to trade in, the S300 can be a real value.

Let the crack habit continue.
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