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Thinking of replacing my Bat spaceheater with class D, real world thoughts please

Ok so I know there are already lots of threads on class D both negative and positive

As I have had a very positive result with replacing the ss amps in my ht rig with a single tiny Nuforce class D amp I was tempted to look into the same for my stereo rig.

This is a little more difficult as my present amp is a BAT VK600SE, 120LB of muscle and heat.

Now I am in love with my present sound but still am very curious if class D could do anything for me as it certainly did in the ht rig although those ss amps were not in the BAT league to start with.

So I would like to hear from people who have actually gone this route, replaced their expensive, heavy, power consuming amps with tiny little cold running boxes and what their results were.

Was it uplifting, about the same or make you wish you had never heard of class D!

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erik_squires
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Um, I think proper room acoustics are important for any setup, 2 channel, 12 channel, tube or digital amps.

I strongly encourage everyone to get that sorted early.

The idea that a well balanced system can't abide a Class D amp is not something I could support. I also could not support the idea that somehow better room acoustics will prove all tubes better than all class-D.

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kuribo
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It all comes down to personal preference. No one can say what someone else will prefer. Try it for yourself as you will never find the answer on the internet. Just lots of opinions which will do nothing to clarify the issue.
tango_tilingo
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Hi uberwaltz.

I recommend that you try the Merrill audio veritas monoblocks, on a personal note. I try most of the major brand of power amps for many years and none of them where able to satisfied my need in term of power, musicality, details, slam, and every thing that make you to, enjoy the music. My search ended when I try the Merrill audio veritas. I like them so much, that I decided to try his Pre amp. I bough it. it is the Christine reference P-amp it is a killer combinations. Please give Merrill a call, he is one of the nice guy that you could ever meet, good luck on your search Juan.

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uberwaltz OP
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Again thanks to all but for now the BAT/Wilson. McIntosh combo I am using right now is making me very happy and I am doing just what any good audiophile should...which is just sit back and enjoy the music!

TBH the room where my rig is located is acousticaly terrible being mainly glass and tile so until I move in the next 2 years or so I am probably just going to leave well alone as any changes may be more noticable in a well damped room not the glass palace I am relegated to right now. 
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david_ten
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@tango_tilingo  I'm curious as to which amps you've had prior to going with the Veritas and what your system was comprised of (prior to the Christine) and your speakers? Thank you.
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