Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please


Ok so I know there are already lots of threads on class D both negative and positive

As I have had a very positive result with replacing the ss amps in my ht rig with a single tiny Nuforce class D amp I was tempted to look into the same for my stereo rig.

This is a little more difficult as my present amp is a BAT VK600SE, 120LB of muscle and heat.

Now I am in love with my present sound but still am very curious if class D could do anything for me as it certainly did in the ht rig although those ss amps were not in the BAT league to start with.

So I would like to hear from people who have actually gone this route, replaced their expensive, heavy, power consuming amps with tiny little cold running boxes and what their results were.

Was it uplifting, about the same or make you wish you had never heard of class D!

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Showing 1 response by bigkidz

It comes down to personal preference.  I have had experiences with different Class D configurations.  I also build my own components.  In all of my testing and listening over the years, I am able to identify what sounds like what, sometimes a disadvantage because I listen to equipment versus music.  Anyway, you have to hear what works in your system.  Just because I do not prefer Class D does not mean that you won't be satisfied with  them especially for the price.  There are advantages and disadvantages to all components but your budget and your taste is what really matters.  Happy Listening.