mapman
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| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? As fate would have it, one of my 3 Class D amps, the inexpensive $70 one (with Bluetooth) by Fosi Audio:https://fosiaudio.com/collections/bluetooth-amplifier/products/bt10a-bluetooth-4-0-stereo-audio-ampl...Uses this TI Class D chip that I was unf... | |
| Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other??? that music is rendered with a beauty I can not explainWhich measurement is it again that measures "beauty"? I can't explain it either. 🏆 | |
| Whats your take on a NAD 3020, I truly believe it defined stereo and still does! I had similar 7020 receiver as a backup for many years. Picked it up in an alabama pawn shop in 1986. Unique somewhat dark and warm sound. Very solid pre-amp. COuld be used as pre-amp, power amp, receiver or tuner. VEry versatile! Also did a respe... | |
| 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. |