Oh Krell, my Krell

[JohnMichael]

No news from Krell yet. I want them to take their time and go over the amp completely but I also wanted it yesterday. I miss my toys when they are away. The Onkyo is not up to Krell standards.

[JohnMichael]

Trying to enjoy music. Easy to do with the Krell but tougher with the Onkyo. One day I need to listen to another Class D amp to see if what troubles me about the Onkyo is typical with Class D designs. I have even been thinking about a budget integrated amp as a back up for the Krell and selling the Onkyo. Of course I hope the Krell comes back trouble free.

[blackraven]

Not all Class D amps sound the same. I have heard some good ones and bad ones.

NuForce Model 9se v2's sound great as do the Bel Canto's that I have heard.

Hopefully you will get the Krell back soon.

[Feanor]

... One day I need to listen to another Class D amp to see if what troubles me about the Onkyo is typical with Class D designs. I have even been thinking about a budget integrated amp as a back up for the Krell and selling the Onkyo. ...

What qualifies as 'budget', JM?

The Peachtree nova65SE looks kind of interesting to me, and it's presently only $800. It's a class D with tube buffered input; it has a built in Sabre DAC but no phono. See HERE.

[blackraven]

Teac has some nice integrated amps like this one for $699

AX-501 | TEAC

Dagogo has given some of their gear nice reviews.

[JohnMichael]

I was just trying to listen to the Onkyo for a few hours of music when it became fatiguing. I certainly do not want another Class D amp. I just need to be patient for the Krell.

[Kursun]

I hope all goes well with your Krell.It depends which class D amplifier you listen to.I think the sound I get from my custom class A amplifier and from my Pioneer SC-LX87 av receiver (class d power amp section) is superior to ANY class AB amplifier. I can't stand the crossover distortion of class AB amplifiers.

[Jack in Wilmington]

I hope all goes well with your Krell.It depends which class D amplifier you listen to.I think the sound I get from my custom class A amplifier and from my Pioneer SC-LX87 av receiver (class d power amp section) is superior to ANY class AB amplifier. I can't stand the crossover distortion of class AB amplifiers.

I haven't noticed any distortion. Maybe that's because I keep mine in class A.

[JohnMichael]

I hope all goes well with your Krell.It depends which class D amplifier you listen to.I think the sound I get from my custom class A amplifier and from my Pioneer SC-LX87 av receiver (class d power amp section) is superior to ANY class AB amplifier. I can't stand the crossover distortion of class AB amplifiers.

I am surprised that the switching distortion of Class D does not bother you if Class A/B crossover distortion does.