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Class D Technology

So I get the obvious strengths of Class D. Efficiency, power output & running cool which allows for small form factors. I also understand the weaknesses somewhat. 1. Non-linear & lots of distortion that needs to be cleaned up with an output filter. 
So my question is, if it weren't for efficiency & power, would there be any reason to own a Class D amp? Do they beat Class A in any other categories that count for sound quality?  
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murgeshj
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I own Class-D from Spec corporation, it sounds clean, plenty power for 50 watts, taut bass, smooth high, compact size........, however I just  don't get connected to the music as opposed to 'tubes' amps
The magical sound is only from 'tubes' ... that for my ears
murgeshj
86 posts
 
Technical difference aside(which I am not an expert), purely based on the sound, tubes has significantly more naturalness and fatigue-less, yes I understand that every  own has  own preference, but end of the day we are thriving for the sound what we like, which give us endless pleasure and to me Class-D still lacks the connection to the mind which interprets as its as more of digital sound...
Yes, Class-D had the advantage of running cool, clean sound, lower utility bill....it matters with every own of us what we prefer the beautiful analogue  sound or the convenience of the Class-D technology??
murgeshj
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Mapman, I am using Spec RSA717ex, it has class of its own ,Spec is better sounding than the  Class AB Luxman-505ux I have used previously, praised in various reviews, luxman sounded cold  and suppressed to me.
And all my inputs given in my previous posts are after comparing Spec with Audio Note Oto phono SE, only 10watts....
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