mapman

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Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
That's OK.  I got my answer. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Breathless...good stuff! Summer Lightning! Disco Camel>Bee Gees! 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
George what specific amp or amps are you referring to in regards to "sonic shortcomings"? Two or 3 examples will do if you could.Also what amp or amps specifically are you comparing with to reach that conclusion? What were the shortcomings of thos... 
Favorite band or artist of all time?
What, Ant Phillips, not Steve Hackett?  Interesting choice! 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
worldwidewholesales Yes I have 3 Class D amps ranging in original retail price from $100 to $6000 and I can say with certainty each sounds good but different.I’d specifically be wondering are you testing any Class D amps with the GaN technology? I... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
Any good credible reviews out there yet where the author compared the sound of a leading GaN Class D amp to others?  Stereophile?  That would help take the GaN argument from a theoretical one to something verified.   The measurements would be inte... 
Good DACs have known benefits, But what About Streamers
Frankly I cannot definitively identify much if any real difference in the streamers I use whereas I can with most everything else even ICs and power cords in some cases. No two DAC configurations seem to ever sound the same for sure.  However stre... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
That is not what I said.   Class D sound sound and design has  progressed a lot and will continue to.    
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
FWIW I was considering SET several years back prior to trying Class D first.   So glad I did!  Never happened!  Will only get better! 
Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?
Not much demand for it these days apparently, though I tend to agree linear tacking is a very desirable approach in theory for tracking a record but it has to be realized well in a product that people have good reason to buy. Although turntables h... 
The Future of Audio Amplification
GaN, aside, I definitely recommend people always seek out and consider the latest and greatest technical innovations that can clearly help move things forward, Class D or otherwise, especially before dropping big bucks on older technology alternat... 
Need speaker suggestion for a larger room!
Consider OHM Walsh www.ohmspeaker.com Massive "sweet spot" so many can enjoy the music from most any location in the room. 
Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound?
Ear cleaning kit $12 at Rite Aid.   
The invention of measurements and perception
Right and none have anything remotely resembling flat response like a good microphone used for measurements. 
Brilliant Pebbles, a new tweak, cheaper than high end cables.
OK!!!!  Hey corn pone! Do your part now.