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Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
When you find something you like, appreciate it.Oofer (Threads | Answers)thanks for the reality check. it's hard to leave well enough alone 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
06-13-09: Br3098Tholt, when I said "try another amp" I meant to say try another brand/vendor of amp. I did not mean to suggest that you keep trying the same model/vendor over and over again. There will be a "right" combination, but it may take a w... 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
To answer the OP's question -- no, not all class D amps lack depth. I believe it's a compatibility issue he's experiencing with his gear.To answer his second question -- if there is a gear incompatibility, then 2 of the same incompatible amps will... 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
whoops, we must have posted at the same time. How about contacting your speaker manufacturer and asking about recommended amps? 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
Is there a reason why you're so caught up in class D? I've read many things about class D, esp before I bought mine, and there was never a mention of flat dimensionality. What are your speakers? Have you determined that specs/wattage of the class ... 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
The OP states that he had better soundstaging with the NAD, and previous owners of the class d amps he's heard/owned both have commented on a lack of dimensionality in the soundstage, i would agree with Br3098 re amp>speaker matching, and also ... 
Do all Class D amps lack soundstage depth?
06-12-09: Tan43The other components in your system affects the class D ampsmore then you would think.I echo this sentiment 100%, though disagree with balanced interconnects. You don't need these for soundstaging (!)I have Nuforce amps paired with ... 
DAC with the best midrange ever.....
Your comments hold ZERO credibility much like your character and the way you’ve conducted yourself. You should be ashamed that you call yourself a professional audio reviewer.Vman71 (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)Not to mention his "reviews... 
Shindo Masseto Tubes and Fuses
I've also tried tweaks to a certain degree with my Aurieges (brass cones, sorbothane feet, maple block), always came back to the default settings -- even the funky little power cord sounds better then the few aftermarket ones i've tried. Leave it ... 
Suggestions for a preamp with HT Passthrough
Any preamp can integrate with HT. I'm running a Shindo Aurieges, about as 'pure' as you can get and it's in the mix with my 2 channel and surround sound set up. You just need an empty jack on your preamp to run your pre/pro into, then level set th... 
OPINION ON STARTER 2 CHANNEL USED PREAMP
why do you want a preamp? 
OPINION ON STARTER 2 CHANNEL USED PREAMP
used Emotiva 
Advice going from SS to tubes?
Thanks Newbee. If I were to make the switch, I would do so at a holistic level, pairing speakers with amp/preamp known to work well together. 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
05-27-09: 2chnlbenGood God Nietzschelover, does it really make you sad!? Have a cocktail.2chnlben (System | Threads | Answers)Best response I've read in a while. Cheers 
I Just Don't Hear It - I wish I did
One sad truth is that many "audiophiles" lack either the faculty, or training, or both, to discern those heightened sonic attributes for which they so often pay so dearly. It would not surprise me if less than twenty percent of you reading this, n...