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| Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money? JBL Studio 530 speakers - Stupid good sounding but stupid ugly as well. People will comment that they look like vaginas, Batman’s speakers, etc. Gemtune APPJ PA1501A - Think mini watt on Andro. Those 3.5 watts embarrass my solid state amps in jus... | |
| Recommendation for Good Quality Desktop Speakers Silverline Minuette Supreme are very compact and musical. The Kef LS50 is very detailed and forward...if you are like me, this would sound great at first, but eventually fatigue you. | |
| Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money? Yes! For a variety of reasons I ended up getting Class D amplifier kits for a ridiculous price. Around $250 per 250W/Ch amplifier. Fantastic sounding even at full price. At the prices I paid they were a complete steal.Best,E A buck a watt is st... | |
| Class D is just Dandy! Linear amplifier distortion can be reduced by feedback, something digital amps may use in buckets. Using feedback to reduce distortion isn't a free lunch though, or is it? | |
| How would you get into the biz? The niche that is really opening up is the small powered stereo speaker with digital inputs. Think audio engine and vanatoo. If I were to try to chase the buck, I would start stuffing hypex modules in fancy aluminum cases. | |
| Class D = Trash? I have a used D amp that needs to be re-broken in due to it being in storage for 1 year and 6 days. I would like updates at the following intervals - 600, 900, & 1500 hours...we can have listening sessions over Skype to monitor progress. | |
| Class D = Trash? Secondly...YES...break in time is crucial. When I bought my 501's, they'd been off for ~ year. I think they went through a break in period at that point, as they continually sounded better (and proceeded through the 'goofy midrange' 'echos in th... | |
| Class D = Trash? This link is to the best thread that I know of discussing the pros and cons of Class D technology vs Class A. The limitations of each technology is discussed in great detail. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/class-d-technology | |
| Class D = Trash? The Marantz PM-10 and NAD M22 are hypex Ncore. If you haven't been pleased with Class D in the past, I can't imagine that a new name on the box will change things much. | |
| Class D = Trash? Guido, is there any scientific explanation behind these Class D break in numbers? I can see speakers maybe needing a bit of time to break in....but transistors??? Given that break-in of a class D power amp ranges from 600 hours to approximately... | |
| Class D = Trash? Very interesting point about switching frequencies… What is the acceptable switching friequency range is targeted by the pundits? Below is a quote from George from the Class D technology thread. The day will come when Class D will compete and... | |
| Class D = Trash? Again, one experience with ICE modules cannot possibly speak for all Class D amps, just the one amp you heard. Goodness folks. I heard a poor tube dac once so they all must have a ways to go.....crazy thought process correct? These issues with... | |
| Class D = Trash? I can definitely detect that element of...whatever it is. Dryness? Poor blending of upper- mids into highs? Lack of weight? There's a SOMETHING to the sound that hints to listener fatigue. I experienced the same with Ice Power amps. Dry, cold, ... | |
| Best $500 System? I suggest the audioengine HD3. They are amplified, veneered, and small. Perfect for a woman not concerned about bass. The JBL 305s sound great for the money, but I don't think many women would accept their looks. The Vanatoo Transparent one is my ... | |
| Help in selecting 1 of 3 amplifiers I suggested the wireless active LS50.Then you at the mercy of class-D amps, like em or hate them.The tweeter is Class AB powered and the woofer is Class D powered. The LS50 active has a 12 month warranty...a lot can go wrong with active stuff cram... |