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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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yyzsantabarbara
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@jaymark nice post on the M1200. Did you not own the CODA #16 at one time? If so, how do they compare to the M1200. I have owned the modded Voyager and some other GAN amps, so I have a similar frame of reference.

yyzsantabarbara
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@ddafoe The AHB2 and #16 is also a comparison I have made before. The top end of the AHB2 is rather silky but that neutrality throws people off. The amp that I think is a worthy successor to the AHB2 is the SimAudio Noth Collection 761.

yyzsantabarbara
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@gmichaellittle that is interesting and a great win for you since you saved money in that exchange. I was about to buy a used M1200 last month but went with the even cheaper Schitt Wotan.

I found that the #16 needs a DAC or other sources that play nice with Class A. A rolled of DAC is a no go for me with the #16.

I have not done head-to-head with the Wotan and the #16 on my cone speaker but have on my Magnepan Mini. The $2k Wotan sounds a lot like the #16, It is a bit warmer than the #16 and it also has tremendous bass response like the #16. I even removed my KEF KC62 sub from my Mini system when using the Wotan since the bass was too much.

I cannot think of any audiophile attribute that the Wotan does not come close or match the #16. The Wotan seems a bit more aggressive than the #16.

If any of you have heard the well-received Schott Aegir v1 amp, the Wotan sounds like a cleaner version of that amp on top, a very energetic sound (not laid back), and huge bass. I like this amp.

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