New amp being touted as among the best ever......


....possibly hyperbole but Hi-Fi News in the UK raving about the Diavlet D-Premier amplifer.

Apparently it has patented a new hybrid of Class A and Class D technology. It sounds very interesting, looks unique and would appear to be a must hear for those who are interested in high quality servers where apparently it excels-although I'd be interested to hear what it can do with any source.

Pretty expensive I believe at £12000 or approx $18000.

It looks very interesting and it's not every review you read where you really want to hear the thing.....

Here's their website, quite a lot of info on there if you browse about.
http://www.devialet.com/
ben_campbell
Two points it is not a Class D amp.

Ben_campbell (Reviews | Answers)
The manufacturer claims it is a hybrid of Class A and Class D.

Therefore, it incorrect to state that it's not a Class D amp. Unless this hybrid is assigned a new classification, then is a Class D amp, as well a Class A amp.

As far as I know there is not a Class A/D.

Is there?
Well Tvad can we call it a Class A amp then?

It is a hybrid, end of story and a new design hence the patent.

What about the budget aspect?
:-)

Please don't back losers just to be argumentative.
:-)
03-12-10: Ben_campbell
Well Tvad can we call it a Class A amp then?
Yes. If it's a hybrid of Class A and Class D then it uses both classes of amplification. So, it's both Class A and Class D until specifics are provided to demonstrate otherwise.

I'm not being argumentative. I'm making a point I consider valid. A company should be required to provide more details to support their claims if their new patented technology is to be accepted as legitimate. How about a patent number? Country of patent?

Diavlet calls their patented hybrid "ADH". Do a web search for "ADH amplification" and you will find nothing. Until proven otherwise, I believe this should be considered a marketing term and nothing more.

Again, it brings to mind DK Design's "Super Class A", which was strictly marketing.

Where is the photo showing the output and input jacks? Are they on the back? On the bottom? The website shows the unit wall mounted, but no wires. Pretty cool, but how does one connect all the wires? Through the wall? Is amplifier applicable to anything other than a custom designed installation?
Where is the photo showing the output and input jacks? Are they on the back?
Tvad (Threads | Answers)
Correction. I hadn't seen the video prior to writing this. They are located on the back.