Hey @laserjock1963
I've seen the reviews but never actually seen one in person.
Best,
E
I've seen the reviews but never actually seen one in person.
Best,
E
I went from Class D to Luxman A/AB - And most of what you think is wrong
It is more than a bit worrisome that 99% of the opinions one reads on this forum espouse opinions and have use a blind tested. Can that even be considered a valid test? Eric mentions he did it blindfolded. Good for him. Sanders makes a class a/b 500/wpc stereo amp which sells for $5,000. Warranty is lifetime. Not that I don't enjoy the Danes but hey, Colorado is closer!! |
Hey @mapman I bought raw ICEPower modules and put them in cases as specified. Speakers were customs with data available here: https://speakermakersjourney.blogspot.com/2017/12/snr-1-two-way-high-end-diy-monitor.html Yes, indeed, amps sound different. My point was not that Class D was always worse than Luxman, or Luxman better than Benchmark. My point to the entire post was that we have to move beyond talking about Class D as being inferior and treat them like we would any other amp. Erik |
@firstnot What we talk about are personal experiences, which scientifically we'd call case studies. If you buy solely on scientific studies and discount case studies, including your own experience, you are definitely in the wrong hobby. That's like buying wine based on Ph factor alone. I didn't say I did a test blindfolded. I said if I were blindfolded I could not tell the difference, meaning, with my eyes wide open, I was unable to perceive a difference between the specific ICEPower modules and a well known linear amplifier, even knowing they were different. The quality of sound from gear made by Sanders / Coda is not the point of this thread, but I have strong opinions on the matter and would be happy to debate you elsewhere. To repeat, the point of this thread is not "my amp sounds better than yours." It is that we need to stop using 1990's Class D sound to describe modern Class D. Treat modern Class D amps as you would any other amp and decide what to buy or not based on your own ears. Best, E |