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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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kalali
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kosst, why do you get so emotional when someone disagrees with your position? You’re obviously a knowledgable guy and such abrupt bursts of emotions mixed with anger shadows the technical inputs.
These A vs. D amp discussions never end well, just like passive vs. active preamps, cables, fuses, etc. Its best to read technical journals and articles from unbiased reputable sources.
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kalali
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"You and Ralph both, then we can have a clam bake. And you two can have it out."

And this is what happens when the so called expert has no technical counter argument and resorts to nonsense or insulting. Happens every time with this poster.
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kalali
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george, you would have had more credibility arguing against people trying to make a buck, pushers, etc., if you stopped pushing your passive preamps every time the topic of preamps comes up.
Going way off topic here, sorry.
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