Competitive class D amp suggestions

Think there may be one or two who were not blown away with AGD.

But the comments of AGD owners are unanimously raves.

If you don’t need mono blocks (and/or are not a fan of the “tube” output stage)

the stereo Tempo is uses the same technology as the mono models and is said to sound virtually the same as the Audions for $2K less.

I believe that the much more expensive Vivace also sound very much like the Audions. Just a bit more full sounding. And the top line Grande Vivace is also very similar to the lower models just another bit more full and twice the output.

If going for the upper models, the Grande Vivaces are the ones to get.

I do agree that they are revolutionary. 

I run AGD Audion mono blocks. They are destination amps for me.

For decades, I was a die hard SET guy. Was always turned away from SS because of the SS glare or edge. Not a problem with the AGDs. And the lack of distortion is a game changer.

Knowing Ralph, bet his new Atma Class D mono blocks are also excellent. 
Not Class D but an innovative design, Bakoon also give a clear window with no objectionable colorations. I have their headphone amp. Easily replaced a Berning ZOTL.

@ghdprentice 

Your AR 160 Ref stereo is not just the best AR I have heard, it may be the best amp I have heard. The monos must be threw the roof.

So cool of your dealer to let you hold on to them.

What I heard at your house was superb and definitely had the “organic” sound of tubes. Although I would not say that it was “tubey” at all. 
My Class D AGD Audions do not approach or attempt to recreate that tube organic sound. They produce a more “clear window” into the music. I would say a more neutral take rather than organic. However, I don’t necessarily miss what your tubes do. It is very satisfying.

Very curious to hear the difference between my AGDs and the Atmas.

In chrome, my Audions are $8400. The Atmas are only &5400.

@clio09 

Your Berning OTL is something like $80k… is it not? And the Atmas go head to head??!