Is D for Dry? Class D...

To you.
Not knowing your experience I will have to discount all further proclamations.
Bad example(s), bad day, bad ears, bad judgement?
Does not matter in the least.

I would read this thread but am busy listening to my Class D amp. 

I have a 20 year old Class D amp from Stewart Audio. PA-1000.

Sounds damn good, one rack space, 11 pounds, 200 watts @8 ohms, 300 watts @ 4 ohms/channel, 1000 watts bridged mono at 4 ohms, damping factor >500.

Some will turn up their nose. I turn up the volume...😂 CD player straight in, no preamp, passive volume control.

Simple, minimalist, Class Dang that sounds good!

Canada Dry - like ginger ale?

Check out Steve Guttenberg's review of the Mola Mola Kalu class D integrated amp. Designed by Bruno Putzi. Built-in DAC and phono stage. $22K! 100wpc. It's on the Audiophilliacs channel on UTube.