Class T vs. Class D Digital Amps


Hi folks. I'd love to hear some people weigh in with a layman's description/comparison of these two technologies. I'm particularly interested in how Channel Island's Class D amps might compare to Audio Research's Class T gear.

How do these technologies compare? How does the use of these technologies alter other aspects of amplifier design like power supplies, transformers, etc.? What are some limitations to using this technology for amplification? Other than efficiency and cool operating temps, what are some other benefits here? Anyone think this is the wrong direction to be going?
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Just because you don't like them...........

Let me say this: if you want emotions, get a girl friend. [joke]

OK, "emotion" is not the forte of Class D amps. They aren't for everyone. You may like them, you may not. I'm not going to apologise for making them.

(Before you ask.....no, I don't have a girl friend, and I could care less about "emotion" in my music. I just want something that I can listen to without wanting running for the ketoprofen after listening to it. I hope Albert Porter isn't reading this.)

Class T is the marketing gibberish that Tripath uses to describe their technology. Tried them, did not like them. Engineering-wise. They may be better by now.