@kuribo, hope you answer my question directly this time without dodging it.
New Class D amplifiers
Hello. I'm very interested in getting your opinion on the newer Class D amplifiers. There has been a couple of very positive reviews (by Guttenberg) of the Bel Canto C6i and NAD M23. These, and perhaps some others are offering new technology that significantly lower the class D noise level and other drawbacks.
I currently use a Class A amp, Pass Labs INT-25 (with Dynaudio Heritage Special speakers) which has a wonderful sound. But I am transitioning to another location, and due to using Roon primarily I find that this system stays on most of the day. Due to heat and power usage of Class A amplifiers, I'm interested in translating to Class D if I find something comparable.
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If you want to provide opinions and want others to read them, then be prepared to read others opinions too. My opinion, based on your attacks on Atmasphere and the GaN1 discussions, is that you are creating noise. Have you used/auditioned a GaN Vs Purifi amlpifier side-by-side? It is easy to see a person's posts here and in all Class D discussions you do the same thing. Reminds me of a certain guy from down under who constantly used to oppose Class D. In your case, you feel Purifi is the only amplification that manufacturers must stick to and all other Class D are crap.
I don't have any opinions on Class D. I do go through the forums and discussions to understand more on this type of amplification. I am not leaning toward either Purifi or GaN. Of course, you can have your own opinion. But strange that you don't remember your own word from 09/22/2022 09:56PM, and keep hammering on the same thing over and over again.
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You have yet not responded to my question. Have you done a comparison with a Purifi amp vs Atmosphere GaN. On what basis do you find GaN lacking? I am trying to understand that. Because, I also have to understand which tech I should go with, if at some point I want to decide to go Class D route. So hopefully you will have something for me to look into. BTW, that distorted interpretation came probably because you did not come across as trying to learn or ask. You sounded more like confronting. And your past posts have all been negative about GaN. So don't blame me for the messages you are sending. A few posts above another poster also hinted the same. Guess you didn't catch that. |
Look who's talking 😆 And again you did not answer my question. Which tells me that you are talking about a product, about which you have no experience about. No doubt Atmasphere called you out on trolling. I cannot continue to waste my time with you anymore. If possible, try to add value to a discussion, in future. And remember your own statements from past about who cares about your opinion. Good luck. |
@ddafoe , I noticed that you have the new AtmaSphere amps. Congratulations on the new acquisition. Would be eager to know how they compared to the Pass you had perviously. I have read nothing but great reviews about Ralph’s Class D amps. |
Well this person also tends to not practice what he preaches. Below is what he posted in September last year:
Based on this, it tells me that this person not only has a small mind, but an even smaller brain! |
It looks like my question is confusing you. Did I ask about configuration? I don’t care about that. I was hoping owners to chime in, on which type (solid state OR tube) of amp they replaced with Class D. But good to know that you replaced a tube amp with Class D. There’s only a handful of user reviews that I have come across that mentioned about replacing tubs amps with GaN. Not come across people who have replaced tube amps with Purifi or other Class D. |
Yep, I just commented on @vsrrr system. He replaced a tube amp and First Watt amps with Atmasphere Class D. And again, this is GaN based and not Purifi/Hypex or other Class D. While this is NOT a true representation, since we do not know what majority of folks have done, but based on the limited data, it seems like GaN has a better adoption compared to other Class D amps. |