Class D = Trash?


So, I'm on my second class D amp. The first one, a Teac AI-301DA which claimed to use an ICE module, was unlistenable trash. I burned it in for a few weeks, it just couldn't perform, so I sent it back. Following that, I tried the new Emotiva A-300 (class A/B). It was significantly better, but lacking in too many ways for my tastes. So I changed gears, got an 845 SET from China -- and it was an immediate and massive improvement.

So, before I went further down the SET road, I wanted to try a better class D product using a modern class D module. I settled on the D-Sonic M3-800S with the Pascal module and custom input stage. I read from reviews that these things like to have big cables, so I picked up an eBay 8 gauge power cable (Maze Audio, el-cheapo Oyaide copy plugs, braided 4-wire cable) to go along with it.

Mid-range GONE.
Soundstage depth CRUSHED.
Euphonics DISAPPEARED.

Yes, resolution went up. Driver control went up, allowing me to play compressed rock/pop and orchestra with the speakers being able to render it all. But enjoyment in the sound is basically gone. Using my best power cable (LessLoss Original) improved performance, but didn't fundamentally change the amp's nature. I ran back to my headphones (Focal Utopias) to detox my ear canals.

So, how long does a class D need to burn-in? I want to give it a fair shake before writing the technology off forever. 
madavid0
Greg ., Your gonna have to break down and spend some serious cash! And purchase a Burmeister intergraded amp its only 10 Grand No D trash here . I am working 3 jobs to support one . Its worth it .
I just finished comparing the Sanders Magtech to the Merrill Veritas and did not find a meaningful difference between the two.
vdotman:

I am glad to hear you are happy with Bel Canto Ref 600Ms, as I am looking into getting a pair myself.  If you don't mind me asking, what source/DAC/pre are you using in front of the Bel Cantos that gives you the nice results?
approximately 1500 hours break-in for Class-D.

Wishful thinking, more like breaking the owner down, more like it making him submit.

At 2hrs listening every day of the week, that's close to 2 years before break-in, that's just ludicrous, and you would have rocks in your head to leave any poweramp on while nobody's at home.

Cheers George