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Class D is just Dandy!

I thought it was time we had a pro- Class D thread. There's plenty of threads about comparisons, or detractors of Class D.

That's fine, you don't have to like Class D amps, and if you don't please go participate on one of those threads.

For those of us who are very happy and excited about having musical, capable amps that we can afford to keep on 24/7 and don't require large spaces to put them in, this thread is for you.

Please share your experiences with class D amps!
erik_squires
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sfseay
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I have tried a several Class D amps over the past 18 months.  I have owned a PS Audio HCA-2, Classe Sigma 2200i, Lyngdorf TDAI 2170, and now have an Esoteric I-03 integrated.  

My ranking in in order of preference is:
Esoteric I-03
Classe Sigma 2200i
PS Audio HCA-2
Lyngdorf TDAI-2170

I can’t imagine ever imagine getting rid of the Esoteric!  Wonderful imaging, dead silent, and tons of power.  This 68 pound tank blew me away compared to the other three Class D amps I’ve owned, or any of the other amplifiers I have auditioned/owned for that matter.


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uberwaltz
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@sfseay.

I am looking at the classe 2200I right now considering a purchase.
How did you find its performance on digital sources? Very interested in your thoughts on this
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thyname
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D-Class amps?

Commercial break:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8f7f8-ps-audio-stellar-m700-mono-block-power-amplifiers-pair-in...
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sfseay
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@uberwaltzi used the Classe for all my video sources and my DAC.  It worked very well.  If I wouldn’t have tried the Esoteric I could have lived with the Classe for a long time.  I didn’t use the internal DAC or streaming capability though.
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uberwaltz
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Could not leave it 666 posts!

sfseay...
Just curious how you came to rank the Lyngdorf last?
For my needs the room correction may be a winner.
Thank you
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