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Re; Dynamics, Class D vs tubes…

Class D amplification vs tube amplification, which is likely to be more dynamic at lower volume playback?   Assuming speakers that are more difficult to drive than average.  Let’s say, 4 ohms dipping to 3.2 ohms and running about 85 db efficient. 

daytrader
daytrader OP
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For those that wonder the input impedance is 100K, so should play nice with the Shindo.

westcoastaudiophile
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@daytrader if you have dog in the house, class D will hurt your pet!  I used class D amps for big PA systems, to entertain 80000+ people! Looking at your setup, I would recommend to consider class A SS, or tube amps if max power limitation is not concern. 

mofojo
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IME tubes are more engaging (more punch, detail, fuller sounding) at low volumes. 

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hilde45
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The Class D amps I've tried have been far more dynamic than my tube and Class A amps. But not more engaging, musical, sonorous, inviting, mellow, inviting, or lubricious.

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mapman
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   It depends however the Class D Audio GaN Class D amp I am using currently is clearly the most dynamic in all regards of any amp I have owned.  Also zero fatigue to boot.

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