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High end Class D amps?

Just an observation and a question. Are there 'high end' Class D amps out there that are just as good as Class A, A/B amps? I realize that's a sensitive question to some and I mean no disrespect---but whenever I see others' hifi systems on social media, all of the amps are A or A/B. There's always Pass, McIntosh, Moon, Luxman, Accuphase, etc. Where are the Class Ds? For folks out there that want more power for less efficient speakers and can't afford the uber expensive Class As, A/Bs, what is there to choose from that's close to those brands? Thanks
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I purchased a Rotel class D five channel amp (RMB-1575) just for curiosity. It’s a very honest 250 wpc @ eight ohm and 500 wpc @ four ohm. I have it connected to my RBH Reference system, a pair of SV-T2, a SV-6200c and two 770 mounted rear wall. Their all four ohm. 
It sounds incredible and can it ever shake the house. It’s a beautiful sounding amp and I’ve enjoyed it also in two channel mode. 
.........however, I replaced it with a Crestron CNAMPX-7x200.....a 100lb block of AB power. This amp is incredible sounding at 350 wpc x seven channels. It’s suprised me that the Rotel was not totally spanked. It’s just so light and cool to touch it seems wrong. 
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