Class "D" amp? I do not have a clue. Do you?

I have been a serious audiophile for 30 years and class "D" audio is new to me. Most important, what do they sound like?

orpheus1005-19-2010 5:53pm

audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 10-20-2010 at 11:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A few years ago, Class D amps received a bad rap from both users and reviewers. Perhaps deservedly so. However, the latest generation products from top manufacturers require a listen IMO. Given a proper speaker match, some of them challenge far more expensive solid state competition. They still may not be your cup of tea but the overall sonic quality has improved significantly. Those who claim Class D amps are aggressive and/or unbalanced either haven't heard the newest products or have poor listening skills. IMO
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 10-20-2010 at 03:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>10-20-10: Mapman Or they may have heard them in the wrong setup.<< Agreed. In my prior post there was an allusion to a "proper speaker match". This is critical. No speaker or amplifier can be evaluated without a correctly chosen counterpart. But it is disingenuous to knock Class D as a totality. Even the most discriminating ears can appreciate its' attributes. IMO