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Class D Amplification Announcement

After 60 some odd years of disappointment, Class D has finally arrived. As per The Absolute Sound’s Jonathan Valin, the Borrenson-designed Aavik P-580 amp “is the first Class D amplifier I can recommend without the usual reservations. …the P-580 does not have the usual digital-like upper-mid/lower-treble glare or brick wall-like top-octave cut-off that Class D amps of the past have evinced.”

Past designers of Class D and audiophiles, rejoice; Michael Borrenson has finally realized the potential of Class D.

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peter_s
1,314 posts
 

I’ve got the AGD Audions and I would say they are as fun to listen to as my VAC Phi 200s. I am also awaiting delivery of a pair of Atmasphere GANFETs.  Will report in a month or two.  

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ditusa
1,723 posts
 

 The analogy with motor vehicles is flawed and a bit exaggerated.

I agree!

Mike

mdiaz
58 posts
 

I was not a believer in Class D amps and decided to take a chance on PS Audio's Stellar M1200 monoblocks. They make my Magnepan 1.7i's SING!!! Amazing amps at a reasonble price. 1200 watts into 4 ohms....

tweak1
3,552 posts
 

Did it mention which class D amps JV had in house for extended listening? I seriously doubt it

Several years ago I bought a EVS 1200 that Ric Schultz designed around the identical IcePower modules PS Audio uses in their 3xs as expensive M1200s, that Michael Fremer bought. About a year later, after numerous testing delays, LSA introduced the Voyager 350 GaN amp @ $3000 but routinely discounted to $2399.

Is the Audion, or Atmosphere 2+Xs better? I'm sure they are both excellent, BUT, I seriously doubt it

juanmanuelfangioii
958 posts
 

As I have a wind turbine and solar I will keep my Class A Tube amps.

Jeez. 

I think high-power Class A is environmentally irresponsible. 

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