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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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oldster8
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New to this site.
My first new amp in decades, bought Rogue Sphinx V1 integrated three years ago. Tube 12au7’s in pre with class D power. I bought unheard but was not disappointed. Rolled NOS Mullards into it. I think it is a good value. Doubles 100 to 200 wpc at 4 ohms. Nice phono for MM carts. Heavy transformer. Quality build.
Have added a Schiit Loki four band equalizer to play with.
Also reccently added Rogue Cronus Magnum, but that’s not a new design.
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