I have began researching these small form factor class D amps and it's nice to hear real world reviews. Many videos just give the positive aspects of them, but I keep thinking there are probably a lot of downsides to them, let alone how they hold up long term. The price of these amps are not just pocket change to someone like me, they need to not only sound good but to last long enough to get a ROI. I see quite a few for sale on eBay and that alone raises questions. Thanks for posting this video
True, I think these amps are a bit of a con and won't deliver sound like we deserve. Better save some money and buy a real amp, like the Audiolab 6000A, which goes cheap these days and sounds like the proper deal!
I am trying an Audiolab 6000A. I got it really cheap, and this thing is another level! I don't think small amps are what I need at the moment. Got the Kanto Ora + Sub8 installed right now, and it sounds okay, not hi-fi!
It seems like you're really used to Marantz traditional sound signature which is definitely warmer sounding. Remember, this is class d amplifier, so it will tend to sound dryer/ more neutral than the marantz. I've tried some of these 3255 amps and they're good but synergy is a very important factor. These are not on of those that sound good with any speakers you pair them with. Haven't tried those monitor audio's but the more recent monitor models they're released seem to be more focused in the upper registers so they may not pair well with that amp.
He actually said the Fosi was warmer. Tonality was not the issue. I've also tried quite a few of these Class D amplifiers and they simply don't compare to a traditional, entry level, Class AB amp.
@@danielrodrigues4814 yeah you're right. i continue to think that when you're really used to a type of sound (and enjoy it) you won't like a change right away (sometimes neves of course) I guess it's what some call brain burn in.
@@danielrodrigues4814@danielrodrigues4814 Just to throw a spanner in the works, did you know Marantz top-of-the-line amps are pure class D, such as the Marantz 30. Go figure, but I suspect there is a lot more than just amp class going on. However, I love my class A always hot Aune S17 :)
@SirMesko When a manufacturer can throw more money at a product, generally (not always, obviously), flaws can be amended. I think the problem here is with cheap class D amps. These can be made cheaper than AB amps (less materials, smaller power supply) but currently need good spending to sound good.
These amps are great for say a bedroom setup or in the garage. I have three different brands/models, and these TI amp chips all sound the same to my ear. They are Class D, two dimensional and sterile.
