I own NuForce mono block class D amps. They were cited by Absolute Sound as "amp of the year" several years ago. Combined with a tube preamplifier and old Dalquist DQ 20 speakers, the sound is remarkable. I listen mostly to Classical music and find the rendering more lifelike than with any other amp I've owned.
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?
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?