@Troy . I know this is a old post. Very interesting question by OP.
I am a tube lover , my present system is Auris audio Forte 150 mono block, Audio valve Eklipse Pre, Linn Akurate DSM streamer/Dac, focal Sopra N3 speakers. I am looking to have a Solid state Class D as a second set to witch now and then with the same system configuration.
I don't have the opportunity to listen but I have short listed
Bel canto Ref 600 Mono, Nuprime Evolution one mono,
Bench mark ABH2( this is claimed not to be class D) also I have the opportunity to buy a pre owned A/B mono Bryston 7B cubed. I have heard the SST found it stiff and metallic was not warm at all. Probably running a Tube pre would make it more warmer and bring out the tonal qualities.
If this post is still active any one please advise.
I am a tube lover , my present system is Auris audio Forte 150 mono block, Audio valve Eklipse Pre, Linn Akurate DSM streamer/Dac, focal Sopra N3 speakers. I am looking to have a Solid state Class D as a second set to witch now and then with the same system configuration.
I don't have the opportunity to listen but I have short listed
Bel canto Ref 600 Mono, Nuprime Evolution one mono,
Bench mark ABH2( this is claimed not to be class D) also I have the opportunity to buy a pre owned A/B mono Bryston 7B cubed. I have heard the SST found it stiff and metallic was not warm at all. Probably running a Tube pre would make it more warmer and bring out the tonal qualities.
If this post is still active any one please advise.