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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?  
seanheis1
kemurrays
5 posts
 
I keep reading the negative comments on class D amps here and then listen to my Devialet 1000 to Maggie 20.7 setup for flaws.  I know the Devialet is a class D hybrid design..... but the system just blows away all the other amps I have tried.   
guidocorona
4,114 posts
 

Mapman & Al... I'm afraid the your effort to open some solidly shut minds -- if just a smidjin -- might be on the neutral side of... Futile. To quote our unforgettable Rodman9999:


"Just don't fall into the category of those whose minds, like concrete, are thoroughly mixed up and permanently set"


As for me, I finally moved into my new house two days ago.... The system is in place, if not yet connected... As soon as I find my wires and PCs, it will be making amazing music again... Through my class D Rowland M925 "mid-fi" mono amps *Grins!*



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seanheis1 OP
359 posts
 
I keep reading the negative comments on class D amps here and then listen to my Devialet 1000 to Maggie 20.7 setup for flaws. I know the Devialet is a class D hybrid design..... but the system just blows away all the other amps I have tried.
For 35k I would hope so. I believe that this hybrid is unique in that it doesn't require an output filter....it's kinda like a thread where people are debating if class B amps can compete with tube amps and someone chimes in that their Class AB amp sounds brilliant and they don't get why folks rag on Class B.
nferre66
9 posts
 
@seanheis1 Emotiva and Rogue is more compatible price wise than you stated. If you are looking at top of the line seperates, the monoblocks are $2398 a pair, and the preamp is $999- excluding holiday sales. So you are looking at $3397, a whopping $103 less than a Rogue Pharoah.

Performance wise? The improvement with the Pharaoh is staggering.   
seanheis1 OP
359 posts
 
The Rogue Pharaoh is an integrated though? Emotiva Monoblocks running 600 watts of power with their best preamp compared to a 185 watt Rogue integrated?? You can’t compare pricing on monoblocks plus preamp with an integrated that has a fraction of the power. It’s 3 pieces compared to 1.

Those Emotiva monoblocks will also run in Class A mode. If Emotiva were to sell a 185 watt integrated, it would be priced around $500 and of course couldn't compare with a $3500 Pharaoh.
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