What Class D amps will drive a 2 ohm load

georgehifi5,679 posts08-27-2019 10:43pm

 And you maybe happy with that, because you don't know better.

Cheers George

   This is an unfortunate reality from those of us attempting to make a helpful suggestion with very little actual in home comparative experience. 

   After owning four makes and in home auditions of three other switching amplifiers I've been using a pair of Hypex nCore 400s to drive my studios monitors that dip down to 3.6 ohms, an Acoustic Image Focus 2R driving a menu of Bass cabinets, and various Velodyne subwoofers. My only suggestion is to listen for yourself.

   I'm a class D fan but I'm not fooling myself either. Their plate glass transparency along with switching amplifiers general lack of congestion make them a tool in my studio. In the living room they're simply no match for the relaxed musicality of my tube amps. All the best with that Ralph, you've got the ears for it. 

Cascadesphil, thanks for taking the time and sharing your experience. Especially pertanent to me was your description of the amounts of heat being emitted. Well done. 

Not at all in your wheelhouse, just an FYI option I overlooked mentioning in my earlier response.

https://www.bobcarvercorp.com/crimson-raven-features-specs

I drive a pair of 3.6 ohm Avalon Acoustics Eidolons off the 4 ohm tap with the earlier less powerful 180s with aplomb. Compared to an MFA D75 which would run out of steam and the Hypex nCore 400s described in my previous response.
Point-to-point wiring, low heat, group biasing, switchable feedback, and untypical low maintenance. Again, just an FYI.