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Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps

Has any one compared a fully broken in, quality digital (class D) amp to a solid state (class A) amp. We have a Levinson 333.5. Other than light weight, less electrical draw, and cooler operation, will Class D amps out-perform Amps similar to to the 333.5? We are driving Thiel 3.6's.

Frequency extension, depth, holographics, bass control, treble control, slam, dynamics, staging, detail, mids, etc are it.
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audiofeil
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If you read fafafion's posting history over the last couple years, you'll note he rails on Class D amps consistently.

My money is on the bet that he's had very limited experience with some of the top Class D products introduced to the market over the last 3 years.

Even the most stubborn/stodgy/traditional solid state listeners acknowledge that Class D technology has advanced at an extremely rapid pace. Some of the stuff is scary good.

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audiofeil
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I don't think fafafion's opinions are "informed". To me informed connotes a fair amount of experience with a number of different manufacturers and/or products.

In fact they are based on a very limited number of Class D amplifiers.

Nonetheless he is entitled to his opinions based on a relatively small number of products.
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