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
bluorion

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If speakers should strive to be efficient why shouldn’t amplifiers? Efficiency is always a good thing. 

Even worse, efficient speakers tend to be big heavy and bulky. Efficient amps the opposite.


There is a lot of total nonsense posted online regarding many topics, including Class D amps.

Are people threatened? Fearful? Did they just hear a bad setup which no one technology alone can fix? Did they just prefer something else in their case? Who knows.

I have Class D amps ranging from $80 to $6000 retail. They all sound top notch used properly in the right application. Just like anything else. Any new amps I buy in the foreseeable future are likely to be Class D or similar as well.

Does not mean they will be everyone’s cup of tea since personal tastes always vary.

But to diss the technology categorically as not worthy for consideration is just a huge mistake. It is most worthy with a very unique set of advantages and little if any downside, personal preferences aside.

Personally I bless the technology. Just apply it wisely. Nothing new there!

Overall Class D is as good or better than anything else these days. Ignore the naysayers. They are biased. Whether it works best for you or not is still always up in the air case by case. It always depends. But Class D is in general a safe bet to affordably drive most any speaker well these days.