Audiophiles, generally don't like class D amps!

[tineared]

Since we are sharing amplifier philosophies, I thought I would share mine.
I always buy an amp that is more powerful than I need (assuming no financial constraints) because there is no such thing as too much power.
In the past I have bought amps that were all I needed at the time, only to later find that I purchased a new set of inefficient speakers or set up a stereo in a larger space and had to buy yet another amp because the one I bought isn't powerful enough to drive them loud enough to suit me.
It's why I have a formidable collection of amps
While I normally listen to music at 50-85dB, there are occasions when I want to tear the roof off the sucker.
I know it is not the best thing for my ears, but oh well (good Fleetwood Mac song).
I'm not concerned in the least whether it's a class A/B or a class D.
It comforts me to know that I can do that and it's very popular for parties.

 

[RexrothPigeon]

"But EQ is digital and I like a pure sound"

Well, if that's their position, nothing left to do but help them dust off their wax cylinders or whatever and get on with your life. Some people just aren't teachable.

 

[antcollinet]

This is something that I have tried to explain over and over again. The logic is (to me) infallible. Enough that I think it starts making sense to my target until at the last second I am met with "But EQ is digital and I like a pure sound" and then I am reminded that I lack patience.

Tell 'em to get an analogue graphic eq.

 

[Bruce Morgen]

Tell 'em to get an analogue graphic eq.

Hey, those things are part and parcel of hi-fi hiss-story -- I got a supposedly good one to correct the FR of a pair of otherwise good speakers back in the day and the system's noise floor shot upwards like a geyser when it was engaged!

 

[Mart68]

Hey, those things are part and parcel of hi-fi hiss-story -- a got a supposedly good one to correct the FR of a pair of otherwise good speakers back in the day and the system's noise floor shot upwards like a geyser when it was engaged!

A surprising number of audiophiles don't seem to care about hiss - or even more amazingly - hum.

'You can't hear it when the music's playing.' Okay, but you can hear which way round the fuses are?

 

[Defi]

They'll care about the hiss once they realize they get another opportunity to blow money on power cords and conditioners.

 

[dlaloum]

Hey, those things are part and parcel of hi-fi hiss-story -- I got a supposedly good one to correct the FR of a pair of otherwise good speakers back in the day and the system's noise floor shot upwards like a geyser when it was engaged!

I used to lust for the Sansui Computer Equalizer..... which would play a pink noise measurement signal, came with its own calibrated measurement microphone, and would automatically adjust to a flat frequency response.... very high tech for the late 1970's!! - once that was done, you could then adjust the "curve" to taste....