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Class D Technology

So I get the obvious strengths of Class D. Efficiency, power output & running cool which allows for small form factors. I also understand the weaknesses somewhat. 1. Non-linear & lots of distortion that needs to be cleaned up with an output filter. 
So my question is, if it weren't for efficiency & power, would there be any reason to own a Class D amp? Do they beat Class A in any other categories that count for sound quality?  
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timrhu
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I'm not going to list them all, but I've owned quite a few. I stopped with the almighty NCore amps. They almost always sound impressive at first listen, clean, quiet, and cool running. For me though, they begin to show their true sound after a month or so. I've given up on them.

About six months ago I was given an old Hafler P225 which I rebuilt with parts from Musical Concepts. The warm, inviting sound has yet to disappoint. Am I hearing "audiophile" sound? Don't know and don't care.
timrhu
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My advice for anyone on the fence is do your homework, listen and decide for yourself. Only then will you know.
Well Mapman, if you would’ve said this at the beginning of the thread, we could’ve saved a lot of typing.

It’s what I did, and decided class C wasn’t for me.
timrhu
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AFAIK, class C is a poor choice for audio (better for FM transmitter).
Hate it when I make stupid mistakes like that.
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