TI 5015 vs. Tripath
I'm on the verge of beginning to build some amps for the Phoenix dipole speakers on linkwitzlab.com. The speaker plans use an active crossover, so I'll need six channels for 2 front speakers and more later, if I decide to complete an HT setup with these speakers.
Based on what I've read, the Tripath seems like the way to go at this time. Although I haven't done the math yet, I think I can put two Tripath 0103A modules in one enclosure for 4 channels at 250W each. So two of these will support the front channels and, if I bridge one of the stereo modules, I think I can use that to power a sub.
How will the sound quality of these TI amps compare with the tripath? Are digitial crossovers really developed to a point where they, in combination with a truly digital amp (like the TIs discussed here) will be noticeably better than a good analog crossover with the Tripath? Does anyone have any information on whether/when Tripath will release the digital input they mentioned when they initially released the Tripath?
Any advice?
Thanks.
brad