James.... Will you be at THE SHOW?
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
Recently, I have heard about some Class D amps that may be close to the best there is regardless of class. Certainly, this technology has been in development for decades. The main issue has always been the switching power supply. In this regard, I have taken notice of AGD. They have created a whole new power supply that “switches” at a frequency 100 times the normal silicon based MOSFET. The designer uses a gallium nitride based PS. Interesting, it is enclosed in the KT88 glass envelope that sits on top of his amps. I am aware of two more pricey amps that seem to be also at the top- the Solution and the Merrill. There must be others that compete for the title. After my thread, “Is there a SS amp that can satisfy a SET guy?”, I am still on the quest.
Don’t want to spend $50K!
Don’t want to spend $50K!
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Douglas, I consider what you said about modding to be ridiculous. Every new product is a revision or mod of the last one. Many companies just use different techniques or better parts they learn anew in the next model.....It is a mod. We keep learning. I have been manufacturing and modding gear since the 1970s. What I do works. My customers can attest to it. You have never heard anything I do. You have no knowledge whether my mods benefit sound. Does your modded shotgun cables change the sound for the better?.....it is a mod. When you swapped op amps in your DAC.....that was a mod. Everything is a mod. Read my website. I describe tons of things I do and even show pictures. Everything is a mod....everything makes a difference. No manufacturer has all the info. This game is infinite. The more I know....the more I know that I know nothing. I would certainly never put down what anyone says about what they hear. I only believe in the truth. The truth is what I hear. I only want happy customers......I have happy customers. Love is the truth that is always present. Love me.....I love you. James, Of course, when you run just one channel of a stereo module then the whole 1200 watt power supply can power one channel only....same as using a mono module. Are you using both channels of the stereo module in some kind of bridged circuit? The output of each channel is already floating (not ground referenced) and bridged. The input stage is fully differential. How do you bridge two already bridged channels together? The pictures of the iV4 Ultra amp I showed, show no output wires coming from one channel or input wires to that channel either. Are you running wires underneath the board? As far as I know, you cannot bridge two channels together that are already bridged. You need ground referenced outputs to bridge. IcePower has always had differential Half bridged circuits on its outputs. |
Well, how about the Rogue Audio Hydra? http://www.rogueaudio.com/Products_Medusa.htm It seems different in design approach. I would gladly try this one. Or Mola Mola Kaluga seem to have some followers .... https://www.mola-mola.nl/kaluga.php |
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