Class D is just Dandy!

@kdude66,

"I have a new Red Dragon S500....

Kenny, I tried this amp recently with my B&W 800D2’s. While it sounded wonderfully adequate in low end and detailed in mid’s /high’s, it didn’t quite push the 800’s the way my current amp does from ATI 544NC. In addition to being detailed, the 544NC drives the low end with such brute force that I have not felt the need to use my JL sub.

I would have been more than content with S500 if I owned the B&W 802’s. When I spoke to Ryan Tew of RDA, he recommended using a pair of S500 in bridge mode to drive my 800D2’s.

Got one more amp on my list of audition before I happily settle with my choice of class D amp.  Getting closer to sit back and enjoy the music :-) 

lalitk,
I haven't used my s-500 dragon very much,I have week old speakers so I'm using my 600m's because I know their sound and they have plenty of hrs on them.

I think you would be happier with a pair of dragons with your 800 d2's.I'm not that familiar with the Ati amps,they look very good though.I think they need more pwr then one s-500 can provide.

I'm personally looking at the Ps audio 700's mono's and maybe the Bhk preamp.I will let the dust settle and see what more user impressions have to say.

Overall very satisfied with my canto's for now.

Kenny.

Todd,

"The gods must be crazy!"

I think all of us are a little bit.

Exactly what is Normal?

LOL

Kenny.

Toddverrone 5-1-2017
The gods must be crazy!

Great film! And as those who have seen it will realize, its mention was à propos.

Regards,
-- Al
 

Al,

I will have too check this movie out,never heard of it.

I'm more a music guy,don't watch many movies.

Kenny.