Chip amps vs class D amps

lanchile · 27th December 2009, 02:59 AM

Has anyone compared the Chip amps against Class D amps?.
I have build LM3875/LM3886 But now I would love to try to build one Class D amp.How will the sound compare to the chip amps from this company classdaudio.com. They told me I can just add a potentiometer 10K and it can be used as integrated amp.

tiltedhalo · 27th December 2009, 04:32 AM

Not even a comparison IMHO, until technology in class D gets better, not to say it is not "good", and I have heard very good switch mode amps. I personally find even good D amps to have a narrow analytical sound.

tvrgeek · 27th December 2009, 11:52 AM

Been following this, Discrete, vs chip vs D.
I have not heard the best of the best in D, but the D forum claims they are there now, The production units I have heard were harsh, closed, and dull. Great for a sub, or a car. I may even build one. I have not heard the new NAD.

Chip-amps sound middle of the road. Maybe I have not heard a really good one, but none I have heard can match even my old Rotel's for musicality. Guess I should sacrifice an old Hafler chassis and build one.

Old school, bottom of the line Hafler or B&K, move up to Rotel, Parasound, and then up to the good stuff. Let me know when a new technology can beat a Naim, Krell or Pass. I am sure it will someday

lanchile · 27th December 2009, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the comments! I guess class D amps are not ready yet. The LM3875/LM3886 are good chips to build amps but, I heard the class D amps were better in sound I guess I have to wait until I build one and compare them side by side.

lanchile · 27th December 2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiltedhalo

Not even a comparison IMHO, until technology in class D gets better, not to say it is not "good", and I have heard very good switch mode amps. I personally find even good D amps to have a narrow analytical sound.

Thanks tiltedhalo, I know for sure the LM3875/LM3886 sound really good but I just wanted to know if these class D amps can kick some butts too. But I guess they do not...lol.

cyteen · 27th December 2009, 04:20 PM

If you ask this question in the class d forum I'm sure you will get another answer.

Face · 27th December 2009, 08:37 PM

I own a few Class A, A/B, and chip amps. I recently picked up a Wyred 4 Sound ST500 and believe someone finally got Class D right.

TheShaman · 27th December 2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyteen

If you ask this question in the class d forum I'm sure you will get another answer.

Exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Face

I recently picked up a Wyred 4 Sound ST500 and believe someone finally got Class D right.

Or you just found/heard the right one for you.

darkfenriz · 27th December 2009, 10:29 PM

Chip amps vs class D amps

sounds like German cars vs. red cars

lowpoke · 27th December 2009, 10:34 PM

Red cars are nowhere near as fast as German cars

However, a red German car ... now that's a whole different kettle of fish ...

27th December 2009, 02:59 AM	#1
lanchile diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Chip amps vs class D amps Has anyone compared the Chip amps against Class D amps?. I have build LM3875/LM3886 But now I would love to try to build one Class D amp.How will the sound compare to the chip amps from this company classdaudio.com. They told me I can just add a potentiometer 10K and it can be used as integrated amp.

27th December 2009, 08:37 PM	#7
Face diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	I own a few Class A, A/B, and chip amps. I recently picked up a Wyred 4 Sound ST500 and believe someone finally got Class D right. __________________ "If it measures good and sounds bad, -- it is bad. If it sounds good and measures bad, -- you've measured the wrong thing." Daniel R. von Recklinghausen

27th December 2009, 10:34 PM	#10
lowpoke diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia	Red cars are nowhere near as fast as German cars However, a red German car ... now that's a whole different kettle of fish ... __________________ Show us what ya got at Homebuilt Hi-fi

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27th December 2009, 04:32 AM	#2
tiltedhalo diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Melbourne Florida	Not even a comparison IMHO, until technology in class D gets better, not to say it is not "good", and I have heard very good switch mode amps. I personally find even good D amps to have a narrow analytical sound.

27th December 2009, 11:52 AM	#3
tvrgeek diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Md	Been following this, Discrete, vs chip vs D. I have not heard the best of the best in D, but the D forum claims they are there now, The production units I have heard were harsh, closed, and dull. Great for a sub, or a car. I may even build one. I have not heard the new NAD. Chip-amps sound middle of the road. Maybe I have not heard a really good one, but none I have heard can match even my old Rotel's for musicality. Guess I should sacrifice an old Hafler chassis and build one. Old school, bottom of the line Hafler or B&K, move up to Rotel, Parasound, and then up to the good stuff. Let me know when a new technology can beat a Naim, Krell or Pass. I am sure it will someday

27th December 2009, 03:05 PM	#4
lanchile diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Thanks for the comments! I guess class D amps are not ready yet. The LM3875/LM3886 are good chips to build amps but, I heard the class D amps were better in sound I guess I have to wait until I build one and compare them side by side.

27th December 2009, 04:20 PM	#6
cyteen diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: S.E	If you ask this question in the class d forum I'm sure you will get another answer.

27th December 2009, 10:29 PM	#9
darkfenriz diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Warsaw	Chip amps vs class D amps sounds like German cars vs. red cars

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