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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 used a NAD M22v2 for a couple of years.  The NAD M22v2 build quality is superb. It's the only class D that I've ever owned.  The SQ was quite good and it drove my Tannoy DC8Ti 89db speakers with ease.

I replaced it with a BHK 250 and of course there's no comparison.  The BHK 250 is better in every way.  Being a hybrid amp at more than twice the price, I'd expect that and have not been disappointed.  I plan to keep the M22v2 and use it in a secondary system with a tube pre amp.
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