At the Stereophile Show in NYC, this weekend, a just assembled prototype digital amp was demonstrated by Odyssey Audio, and the company president, Klaus Bunge, pretty much agrees with your evaluation of how digital amps can affect what is heard. He felt there may be inherent limits to a digital amplifier's ability to deliver sound that is perceived as natural, and full of "soul" in a music reproduction system.
Klaus prefers his already existing line of proven amplifiers, evolved over time, which do sound more musical, and, at their respective price points, provide wonderful value.
Work on the prototype digital amp is to continue, so, maybe next year it will be ready for prime time.
Klaus prefers his already existing line of proven amplifiers, evolved over time, which do sound more musical, and, at their respective price points, provide wonderful value.
Work on the prototype digital amp is to continue, so, maybe next year it will be ready for prime time.