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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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maplegrovemusic
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George , Have you researched Exogal or Lyngdorf ? What's your opinion on these 100% digital amplifiers ÷
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My goal is to own a great representation of all class of amps . Having owned a Bryston 14bsst2 , Krell 300cx , Hypex Ncore 400 , Audio Research ref 75 , Exogal Ion , I find certain amps mate well with certain speakers . I have gone through roughly 30 pairs of speakers in the last 5 years . Each speaker brings out the best in every class of amps . No one clear cut winner for each . Does there have to be a best amplifier topology ? Have enjoyed all types . Enjoy what you got !
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I am befuddled with georgehifi . he acts like a class d amplifier is just trash, like everyone who has one is listening to a transistor radio or something. I am glad I am not jaded to the extreme he is. I have a class d amp from crown also a class ab from anthem and a audio research ref75 tube amp and a pure digital amp from exogal. I can put any of these in my system and enjoy. Feel sorry for the guy really.
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Who is this Georgehifi ? 
Why should anyone care what HE thinks ?
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