Replacing Emotiva XPA-2 & XPA-5 power amps in HT system with class D

uberwaltz,

     I think D-Sonic is a very good choice for a multi-channel class D amp, too. Looks like the 7-ch is very flexible and I know the Ice, Abletec and Pascal modules he offers in his amps  are all good performers. Dennis is great to deal with, too. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

      I've owned a pair of D-Sonic mono-blocks for over a year now and they've been excellent on my main speakers.  Class D is ideal for replacing class A/B amps like your Emotiva.  Class D sounds better, is lighter, smaller, more efficient and doesn't gets warmer than luke-warm.  For myself, switching from class A/B to class D was all benefits with no negatives at all.

Good choice,
   Tim

Hi uberwaltz,

     I'm a little surprised you decided on the Nuforce 8-ch amp, thought you decided on the D-Sonic 7-ch amp that offers amp module and power choices for each channel.  

     Optama Nuforce offers 2 8-ch amps, the MCA-18 and MCA-20, which one did you choose?
     I've never owned or used a Nuforce amp but, from what I've read, they're often used in high-end ht installations and are generally noted for their accurate, clean and lively sound as well as their compact size, good power,low weight and cool running.  Overall in my opinion, a very good choice.

Enjoy,
 Tim

uberwaltz,

     I'm glad you're enjoying the AVP-18 and MCA-20.  They both look just like they run,VERY COOL  I don't think you'd hear a big difference between Nuforce and D-Sonic, both seem to have low noise floors, low distortion, neutral and detailed characters with very good power and dynamics.
      I understand you got a good deal on both so that just makes it sweeter.  I don't know if you keep your audio amps on 24/7 as I do but,, regardless, you should see a significant reduction in your electric bill as a further advantage of switching from class A/B to class D amplification.

Congrats,
  Tim.