Class D is just Dandy!

@celo wrote:

Thanks @phusis I wonder what the model is. I am always interested in under the radar products.

I am guessing the HSE line and they are SUPER expensive. WOW!

I am referring to the T-series, that share the Class A/B topology and specific design with the S-series, and that sound virtually identical - also compared to HSE-series with regular speaker terminals and a polished front plate that is aimed at the hifi-market.

I've heard the T-2000 directly against the S-1400, and any very slight differences there were likely had to do with the S-1400 not being fully run-in yet. Two of us, when pressed for a favorit, preferred the T-2000 for a more well-rounded presentation, and one found the low end on the S-1400 a wee bit more firm and thus more to his liking, but it was splitting hairs. 

So, no need to go super expensive here - certainly not if one's ears are the final judges. 

@phusis just for the curiosity, I purchased a used T1500. The power is insane! I cannot even turn that thing on more than 9 o'clock! I did not do a critical listening but the fan is on at all times and it is not quiet :) I can get super long cables and put that thing in a different room, LOL.

Loving my AGD Duets powering the DeVore Super Nines!

I have owned a few Class D amps and had one in my main system years ago, but they were pretty easily bested by other similarly priced solid state or tube amps. 

A while ago, I had some issues with one of my solid state monoblocks and bought a pair of PS Audio M700 monoblocks to use while they were being repaired.  While not quite on par with my reference amps, they were quite good.  I ended up flipping them as I had intended to do, but they left a positive impression.

I recently bought speakers that my reference amps were having a hard time driving.  I decided to give the PS Audio M1200 amps a try.  Not only do they supply the power the speakers need to really sing, but they sound as good or better than my solid state amps, which are now for sale. 

On top of that, they use a tube input, which makes it possible to roll tubes and change the character of the amp.  I am quite happy with them.  They seem to have unlimited power, are very detailed without being "etched" or rolling off on top, don't take up much space or weigh a ton, and they'll be easy on the power bill. The implementation of Class D has come a long way.

@phusis 

I am very very impressed with this amp. It is stupid powerful but that’s not why I like it. It is super balanced. Detailed sound, big soundstage, the instruments sound like live almost, very good vocals. 

However, the fans. Ohh those stupid loud fans!