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The Future of Audio Amplification

I have recently paired an Audio Research DS225 Class D amplifier with an Audio Research tube preamplifier (SP8 mkii). I cannot believe how wonderful and lifelike my music sounds. The DS225 replaced an Audio Research SD135 Class AB amplifier. Perhaps the SD135 is just not as good as some of the better quality amps that are out there, but it got me thinking that amazingly wonderful sonance can be achieved with a tubed pre and Class D amp. I have a hunch that as more people experience this combination, it will likely catch on and become the future path of many, if not most audiophile systems. It is interesting that Audio Research has been at the forefront of this development.
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devilboy
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My system retails for over $24,000.

 I have friends whose systems retail over $300,000.

I've been to CES and the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest numerous times.

That said, the only time in my life that I've ever actually been physically moved to tears while listening to music was through my iPod.

All this talk about amplifier technology is BS. Just shut up and listen to the music and enjoy it.


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