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The Truth about Modern Class D

All my amps right now are Class D. ICEpower in the living room, and NAD D 3020 in the bedroom.

I’ve had several audiophiles come to my home and not one has ever said "Oh, that sounds like Class D."

Having said this, if I could afford them AND had the room, I’d be tempted to switch for a pair of Ayre monoblocks or Conrad Johnson Premiere 12s and very little else.

I’m not religious about Class D. They sound great for me, low power, easy to hide, but if a lot of cash and the need to upgrade ever hits me, I could be persuaded.

The point: Good modern Class D amps just sound like really good amplifiers, with the usual speaker/source matching issues.

You don’t have to go that route, but it’s time we shrugged off the myths and descriptions of Class D that come right out of the 1980’s.
erik_squires
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georgehifi
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because even though you don’t like Class D you are in every single discussion about it.
Sorry didn’t know it was a closed shop, and only one sided opinions were allowed!

"Why I can’t move past 30 year old arguments."
Because they still apply today, but there’s light on the horizon. Just because you can’t hear the problems, doesn’t mean others can’t. As posted here already by others to your chagrin. 
auxinput
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So, to sum it up,   Class D - you either like it or you don't.  No middle ground here.
kedoades
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   I love my cherry plus amp from digital amp company.  Is it the best?  No,  but for the money it is very very good
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