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NAD Electronics: NAD has a range of Class D amplifiers that are well-regarded for their sound quality and value. Models like the NAD D 3020 V2 and D 3045 are popular choices among audio enthusiasts.
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Parasound: Parasound's ZoneMaster series offers reasonably priced Class D amplifiers with various power ratings, suitable for both home audio and custom installation applications.
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Emotiva: Emotiva is known for offering affordable audio equipment, and they have Class D amplifiers that are praised for their performance and value.
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SMSL: If you're looking for compact and affordable Class D amplifiers, SMSL has a range of options that are popular among budget-conscious audiophiles.
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PS Audio Sprout100: This is a hybrid integrated amplifier that combines Class D amplification with a tube preamp stage, offering a blend of modern and classic sound.
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Remember that the perception of sound quality can be subjective and influenced by personal preferences and the specific system setup. If possible, try to audition different Class D amplifiers with your speakers to determine which one best suits your taste and complements your system.
Competitive class D amp suggestions
I have been Class D fun since a few years ago when i bought my first class D amp. I like the concept, in general, and all the attractive features of this class of amplifiers. I tried 4 different ones, currently i stayed with one of them that i consider to be the best among all four amps. I do enjoy and like it. At the same time, my 5 watts SET amplifier (with more than 100 times higher distortion according to the specs) gives more natural and (surprisingly) notably cleaner sound (THD of the class D amp is 0.001). The soundstage of the class D amp is not so bad but that of the tube one is still better.
I remain attracted by class D amps though.
Any fresh suggestions on reasonably priced class D amps (i mean excluding non-reasonably priced class D amps, e.g., Merrill amplifiers)?
Any comments on non-reasonably priced class D amps are also welcome (so far i was not able to audition many class D amps and am curious if there are some which could really compete with Class A).