Ok, I've reassessed my funds. My limit is bumped to $7000 for amps. I was reading about class D amps in a recent audio magazine and they recommended the Kharma MP150's, but in general nobody seemed to like class D due to the low pass filter cutting out some of the high freq sounds. Humming noises can also accur around 100 Hz apparently as well. Anyway, so I'm not sure if I understand the difference between chip , solid state, transistor, tube. Tell me if this is right: A class A or B amp refers to whether the amp switches direction of something (the current???) for more efficient power usage. Class A/B/AB sound better than D because they allow a gradual switch and do not produce Pulse modulation. Class A/B/AB/D can us solid state (semiconductors) or electronic transistors. They can also either use capacitors or tubes. Capacitors allow a sharper cut off than tubes???? There is some debate over which sound better, but tubes are said to have a warmer sound.
So that's my understanding so far. How much of it is right? Could someone help me put the finishing pieces in my puzzle? So the amps that have been drawn to my attention are: Class D: Kharma MP150 monoblocks $6800 Class AB: Parasound Halo JC 1 Monoblocks $6000 I'm going to try both of these tomorrow at the music store. Has anyone else used these? Any good? Does anyone have a suggestion for a good tube amp in my price range to try out as well? Thanks for all your help fellas, Sam -- sam500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ sam500's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=8352 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=29411 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
