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Why no Class D integrated love? (from manufacturers)

Unless I'm mistaken, it seems that Class D integrateds are not receiving the same attention from manufacturers as a whole. Sure there are the Peachtrees and NAD's of the world but by and large it seems the better class D tech is going into separates right now and that's somewhat disappointing to me. It's easy to find affordable separates based on the latest Icepower and Hypex modules but almost impossible to find integrateds based on anything but the lower end modules, for example the Nord integrateds.  Perhaps I am missing something? It just seems like this is an area that is ripe for some innovation. Anyone making "affordable" integrateds based on Hypex NC500 or IcePower AS1200 for example?
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mr_m
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I have a class D Rogue Pharaoh integrated hybrid. Have had it for about 4 years now and still very much enjoy it's  sound. It has bested every class A/B amp I have owned and not by a narrow margin. The only things I have done to this amp is put Mullard NOS tubes in the pre section and added a quality power cord.
mr_m
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clarinetmonster2,

The Rogue uses Hypex UcD 400 modules. Yes, I know, older class D technology. But the Rogue has a tubed pre section and actually sounds quite good. Using Mullard NOS 12au7 tubes seem to make this amp a lot sweeter sounding than the stock JJ tubes. I'm going out on a limb here, but I tend to think Rogue will be coming out with a new integrated with Newer Hypex modules or maybe the New ICE modules? Time will tell.
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