Digital amplifier fans, NAD C298 Purifi Eigentakt


I have a tube amp, an A/B amp and now I'd like to experiment with a D amplifier. I would like something from a big name company for build quality, warranty and reputation. I would also like some heft in terms of watts and the ability to get close to doubling output from 8 to 4 ohms. I like NAD's C298, especially price wise but it seems a little lite on wattage. I know I am not describing exactly what I want with sound signature and so forth, but I'd like some names of amplifiers that might meet the wattage, say 300 or above and be below the $3000 mark. Perhaps such a beast doesn't exist except with the boutique manufacturers? With some suggestions, I can then do a little research to see if it fits the bill.

Thanks in advance!

61falcon

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Atmosphere says in plain English what I am slowly finding out: The D amps have a lot of different sound signatures so simply buying a D amp, at least for me, is not as easy as I thought it would be. 

I did look the Topping up based on a comment you've made previously. Pretty cool, but a little lite in the wattage department. 

JKJK: Understood on the power requirements...I was thinking if I like the amp a lot, I generally like watts in the event I purchase very inefficient speakers. Probably overkill and I'm not likely to buy such speakers, but I'm sometimes a bit illogical😊

 

Russ: I'll take a look at the ps audio, thanks!

twoleftears: I'll look at those as well.

atmosphere: Yes, I've read that class D does not mean digital. I'm not super electronically inclined, but I think if I saw the waveform going to the speaker, it would be a regular old sign wave like A/B, tube etal. At least I think so🤔

What I find kind of intriguing is the low energy consumption, small footprint and the alleged maturing of the technology with regard to sound quality.

jedi1, that is one positive review! Nice to hear from folks that own the unit. I'm still doing some research, but the C298 is high on my list. 

 I have some indecision however that relates to the continued evolution of the D technology and the possibility of price reductions due to increase sales volume. Perhaps I'm being naive with the price reduction aspect...

I wish Audiogon and other audio forums would have a subcategory of amplifiers dedicated to class D. There may well be reasons they do not break it down to that level, but trying to find information specific to D-amps requires a lot of winnowing down amplifiers not in the category.