As mentioned earlier all amps have their pro's and cons. I've had my share of tube and ss amps over the past 35 years. Currently using Bel Canto Ref600M's with Rogue RP7 Pre. I'm not missing my PrimaLuna HP integrated at all. The kids maybe a little "lighter" but the layers of music are really nice. I find myself listening to music more rather than listening to equipment. I'll probably go back to class a at some point but right now I don't miss the weight, heat or sound. All is good.
Class D amps seem poised to take over. Then what?
I am certainly biased by my lifetime final amp being a Class D. But I know that after 30+ years of development, Class D seems to be on a high plain. I know there are now many, many companies focusing on Class D and, maybe, a good handful already as good as it gets. My Class D amp is as smooth and beautifully musical as a great tube amp and as punchy and detailed as a great SS amp. I am satisfied and done with my search. A class D amp has effectively taken me off the amp merry-go-round. It’s about time after 50 years. And, for me, this Class D is a milestone. Will all other classes of amps fade away?
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