Class D Technology

mitch2

Isn't the term "musicality" subjective??? Meaning not everyone will hear it the way you do......

Absolutely, "musicality" is indeed subjective . I am not trying to convince anyone. My intention is to point out the inaccuracy of making broad generalizations about folks here who still like the sound of their Class A or AB amps better than the Class D amps they have compared against, and how that doesn’t necessarily mean they are only comparing against old Class D technology or less expensive Class D implementations.

I may not have defined "musicality" adequately but would add, the sound of the Mola Mola Kaluga described in the review linked to my prior post is not unlike what I heard from the Atsahs. Again, I thought they were good amps, just not as good as my other options.

I’ll repeat what I’ve said several times on this forum. I had a Jeff Rowland Class D Continuum S2 Integrated amp and to my ears it was musical and did all of the "audiophile" things very well. I rate it above every amp I’ve every had in my system; except the Class AB Jeff Rowland 625 S2. To be fair I have the 625 S2 with a Jeff Rowland Corus preamp and together they are in a totally different price category. In my system the 625 S2/Corus is just more musical and I submit highlights the shortcomings of Class D. At least in direct comparison with products made by the same manufacture.

There have been many positive reviews of the NC1200-based amps but for another perspective, read near the end of the linked review of the Mola Mola Kaluga.
http://www.monoandstereo.com/2015/08/mola-mola-makua-and-kaluga-review.html

This review perfectly describes my experience with ICE Power.

In learning about Class D, it appears that after the linear signal is destroyed and turned into a saw tooth wave form, the output filter? tries to put the signal back together...doing an incredible job considering the complexity of this task...but ultimately is unable to restore micro details to recreate the original signal...which people such as myself notice very quickly, while others either don’t notice or enjoy the new coloration.

Perhaps my understanding of Class D that I mention above is incorrect and someone can correct me.

One of the best systems I have ever listened to, with my ears anyway, was being driven by a pair of Anthem Statement Monoblocs. When I get the funds to change my amp I'll definitely consider Class D.