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class d - anyone compared bel canto/CI/wyred4sound

Hi

I currently own shanling tube monoblocks powering my Usher speakers. I'm considering adding a class d amp to swap now and then. Anyone compared the bel canto ref 1000 vs. channel islands d-200 vs. any of the wyred for sound amps ? any recommendations on other class d amps?
icorem
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>d is poor grade. why would anyone want to listen to a class d amp<<

It's obvious you haven't heard some of the latest products or you simply don't hear well.
guidocorona
4,114 posts
 
TVAD, if you have last listened to a Bel Canto Ref 1000 Mk.1, you may want to have a listen to the Mk.2. . . you may find it to be more nuanced.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Guido. I did hear the MK I. The MK II may be more nuanced, but I am no
longer searching for an amp, and therefore I have no interest in hearing one
at this time.

OP, please disregard my comment about the Bel Canto Ref1000, unless you
might be considering purchasing a used MK I version.
fiddler
581 posts
 
Grant, what amp are you currently using and why? Shoot me a quick email if you don't want to discuss it here.

Aloha,

Warren
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Warren, I'm using Pass Labs XA-60.5. The reason is simply because they match and drive my speakers better than the other amps I tried: Bel Canto Ref1000, NuForce Ref9 V2 SE, Atma-Sphere M-60, VAC MusicBloc 160, Belles Reference 150A monoblocks.

The speaker manufacturer voices with Pass Labs, which explains the good match.
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