High-end ($3000+) class-D amplifiers

[samsa]

It's the difference between an Apple laptop and an Asus laptop with the same CPU. It's the difference between a BMW 3-series and a Honda Accord with the same engine horsepower.

We're not talking "the same engine horsepower." We're talking the same engine.

The difference in price between these and an amp from MarchAudio/Nord/... is all in the leather upholstery.

 

[CDMC]

We're not talking "the same engine horsepower." We're talking the same engine.

The difference in price between these and an amp from MarchAudio/Nord/... is all in the leather upholstery.

More than that. It is really the same drivetrain, just a different body.

 

[rony]

What about Marantz Model 30?

 

[kipman725]

Powersoft X8 Dante, £10,500. 8 Channels, 5200 W @ 2 Ω (per channel). Built in DSP. single and 3 phase compatible.

https://www.powersoft.com/en/products/touring-amps/x-series/x8

 

[groovybassist]

Admittedly not class D and a bit out of left field here, but you might want to consider a Neurochrome Modulus-286 built by the designer himself (@tomchr). He’s based in Canada and the amp is class A/B, but the performance is absolutely on par with the best class D, and he’s very transparent and committed to build quality. Best of luck finding what floats your boat.

 

[rony]

@samsa and @CDMC . Honest ignorant question here after reading comments #41 and #42. Why is the founder of purufi selling Mola Mola Kaluga for upwards of $16000 (yep 16 Grand).

 

[Sugarbubble]

Technics su-r 1000. Gorgeous metalwork and with ( as far as I know ) the only implementation of feedback technology to lock down distortion at the speakers. 10k price tag but it’s only money

 

[paulraphael]

I was amazed to discover that Bel Canto made a multi-thousand $$ amp that uses the same IcePower module as my $800 Aguilar bass amp.

 

[samsa]

@samsa and @CDMC . Honest ignorant question here after reading comments #41 and #42. Why is the founder of purufi selling Mola Mola Kaluga for upwards of $16000 (yep 16 Grand).

If there's a market at that price, why shouldn't Bruno Putzeys be allowed to cash in?

I would venture that the Kaluga monoblock is better engineered than any of the amplifiers mentioned in this thread. That does not make it remotely worth the asking price.