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Oh how I wish Class D amps ...

I sure wish manufacturers and designers would move forward as quickly as is possible on improving the current status of Class D amps ... I have heard them all, some in my own system, and they have SO mcu promise !!! Unfortunately they just do not have it down yet. They still sound dry, unmusical, and strange in the treble ... kind of chalky and rolled off, and definitely lacking air.
I long for the day I can get rid of my hundred pound Class AB monster amp, for a nice small cool running amp that sounds just as good. I am worried though that designers and manufacturers have accepted the " It sounds good enough" opinion, and that the B&O Ice power may be a long time before it is "fixed"... sigh.
Just my rant ...
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macrojack
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You can overcome the size/weight problem by switching to high efficiency speakers and using smaller A or A/B amplifiers. It is the need for enormous horsepower that requires you to own massive amplification.
There are some pretty great 30 watt SS amps out there that are not too large or massive.
macrojack
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If you post on Audiogon, it is only a matter of time until you are de-FEIL-ed. It's a sad fact of life.

Bill is witty. Bill is clever. He usually knows what he is talking about but many of the opinions he offers are colored by his commercial interests.

If you do not concur with whatever he is selling, you will be de-FEIL-ed too. This is the chance you take in having an honest opinion and saying so. I'm sure you know this by now, Muralman. Of course, so do I, but I have just stepped up and invited insults from the de-Feil-er myself.

Does anyone doubt that he will attack me now?
macrojack
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My method of dealing with Bill Feil (Audiofeil) is simple and, if followed by enough other Goners, would be very effective. I just don't buy anything from him. If he insults or belittles you or your opinions, or your system or your choices, just cross him off your shopping list permanently. It should be obvious to everyone that he is only in this for the money. Take that away and he will dry up and blow away. POOF!!!! ........just like an expired dandelion.
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