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Has anyone switched from Class AB/A to Class D? Was it better? Was it worse?

I heard a class D amp the other day (Lyngdorf) and it sounded really good. I liked the minimalism of it also. But, I need to own a amp for a couple of months to really know if I like it or not. I don't like room correction ether, so I just liked the sound without that. 

Curious, has anyone ever switched from a class AB or class A amp to a class D amp? If so, did you regret it? Was it a downgrade in sound? Or was it upgrade in sound? 

 

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I'm no longer convinced that talking about "Class A" vs. "Class D" etc. is all that helpful. Implementation designs vary in sound character so much that's it's almost like asking, "Has anyone listened to any 5' 5" musicians? I used to like them but now I listen to 6' 10" musicians. Anyone else make the switch?"

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Doesn't correlate with sound quality at all and yes I use Class D.

Agree, much of the time. Since Class D is relatively new and the kinks are still getting worked out, I think there is some correlation to sound quality – but as you point out, not because of the topology, per se.

If someone said to you, "You can can have one free amplifier worth $1000 and we won't tell you which brand or topology it is," what would you choose to ensure the best possible sonic outcome? At $1000, I'd choose Class A/B.

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