Which overall favorite Class D amp?

[Jeff Scott]

Remember when Class-D was just a fad?

IIRC, didn't the Infinity Servostatic 1A use a Class-D amp?

 

[ReIgnition]

Tone Hammer... no bs, just tone.

 

[PsychoG]

I voted " other ". Although the preamp is Class A, the two power amps are class D in the Carvin BX1500. I have tried the following : GB Shuttle 6.0 and 9.0, ShuttleMax 12.0, MB LMII , F1, and TA501. The BX1500 is the best bang for the buck bass amp I have ever owned. It has more options like compressor, 2 ohm capable, crossover for bi amping, two EQ choices that can be used at the same time, or singly, etc. It is basically a dual power amp with a preamp around 10 pounds. It has the best graphic eq I have ever used, and into a 4 ohm load, I'm getting 1500 watts. All this for under $600. My only gripe about it is that it has to be rack mounted, adding weight and bulkiness. The case Carvin offers does not have a front cover for it so I don't see the point and its rather heavy. The BX1500 is light enough to fit in a large laptop bag which would add little weight, but sadly, Carvin does not offer the amp in a non rack model. I have all the power I will ever need, and more options to do whatever I feel like, with any type of cab(s) I'll ever try. A no brainer for me.

The BX1500 is it for me as well. Just got mine a couple of weeks ago. Exceptional.

 

[ChuckTrucks]

I enjoy my Tonehammer 500. Its outstanding. The exact tone I want.

 

[Jerrold Tiers]

IIRC, didn't the Infinity Servostatic 1A use a Class-D amp?

Infinity did make about the first serious class-D in audio use. It was not too reliable.

According to what one of the founders of Infinity told me, they didn't know then that 4 cheap parts would have made the amp a LOT more stable and reliable.

Things have changed a tad since then.

 

[seanm]

What I don't understand is, why is it that Euphonic Audio never makes it into these kinds of polls? It's always the same ol' faces: Genz Benz, Gallien Krueger, Aguilar, MarkBass, etc.

My choice? The Euphonic Audio iAmp Pro

MM

+1 My favorite amp is the EA iAMP500.

Edit: I also notice Walter Woods isn't on the list.

 

[kerrycares]

Genz Benz Shuttlemax series.
I have a 12.0 and thinking about getting a 9.2 for a little more headroom.

 

[username1]

Ampeg pro 7

 

[bassfootballguy]

The Tone Hammer 500 - simple, solid tone. Power that goes beyond my needs and reputable quality. All I need, all I want.

 

[bassdrummer]

The only class D's I've owned were an Eden WTX-260 and a GK MB200. I voted "other" for the MB200. Great tone and 200 watts in a 2 pound package. Looking to buy a new class D amp now, and trying to decide between them all...tough decision to make after reading such a variety of glowing reviews in this thread!

 

[4-string]

I voted RH750 - that's the only class D amp I own, or have owned. Great piece of gear IMO.

Keep looking for a lightweight amp for my other rig, not easy to decide. So far, the GK MB800 seems to be the most interesting one. I promised myself to never buy anything GK, we'll see how that goes.

 

[MJ_Sotti]

MY PF500 weighs 11lbs.

I picked it up the other day and my lower back just exploded!
No more of those heavyweight dinosaurs for me! <sarc>

I will never understand the Ampeg hate on this site.

 

[StereoPlayer]

MB200 - such great value and size (with efficient speakers).

+ X 4 mb200's

 

[Mastermold]

MY PF500 weighs 11lbs.

I picked it up the other day and my lower back just exploded!
No more of those heavyweight dinosaurs for me! <sarc>

I will never understand the Ampeg hate on this site.

Maybe Ampeg hasn't tapped the micro market the way some other companies have but "Ampeg hate" seems a bit strong given all the (justified!) SVT love around here.

 

[onosson]

I have bought and used the following:

Ampeg PF350 and PF500
Markbass LM II and F500
Eden WTX260 and WTX500
SWR Headlite
GK MB200 and MB500

[DEL]Markbass LM II is not a Class D amp.[/DEL]

Edit: Nevermind, I see this has already been addressed.

 

[onosson]

MY PF500 weighs 11lbs.

I picked it up the other day and my lower back just exploded!
No more of those heavyweight dinosaurs for me! <sarc>

I will never understand the Ampeg hate on this site.

I don't see it. I've used and loved many Ampegs. However, I bought a PF500 last year and ended up returning it and replacing it with a MarkBass LMIII - more useful for my sound, and I found it to be much louder as well. Just my experience with it.

 

[Hapa]

Nice