All power amplifiers share something in common: they are big valves connecting the amp’s power supply to the loudspeaker. How they do this is really all that differs between topologies in output stages: traditional amps use a variable valve that […]
Another fun post in a great series.
There certainly are many reasons why a Class D amplifier should not sound good. :)
Maybe so, but Class D has come a long way, and I’ll venture many audiophiles would have trouble telling them apart.
I’m a techno-nurd and not jaded against class D… BRING IT ON!
J.P.
My expectation is PSA’s iteration of a Class D amp will possess superb sound.
Paul’s series of articles delineate however the plethora of potential pitfalls for a designer. Given the many inherent issues it makes sense so many Class D amps sound dreadful.