| Re: Class D amplification [message #81622 is a reply to message #81621] |
Tue, 20 October 2015 15:08  |
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Wayne Parham
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Registered: January 2001
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I know what you mean. I've seen a lot of audio "darlings" come and go. Most times, they're fine and I have nothing to dislike in them. They're not the second coming, but they're not buttered poop either. They're just fine.
The Gaincard/Gainclone LM38xx-based amps were like that. Not bad, not bad at all. Not magic, but not bad.
Same with the Tripath amps, which is essentially what we're talking about here. I really like some of those amps.
I think I still prefer SET amps, but the perceived improvement isn't stark. It's pretty subtle, really.
As long as an amplifier is used within its limits, it's generally a commodity item to me. Not completely, but again, the differences are subtle between really good amps.
I will admit, though, that the Class D (or T) digital amps are a completely different paradigm. I'm not sure one can compare all the analog topolgies in the same breath as comparing the digital designs. Still, even with their differences, I find each of these varied types of amplifiers to be perceptionally similar in performance, provided they are used within their limits.
Now difference in speakers - that's night and day. That's why I spend so much more energy focused on them.
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