SMALL AMPS and The Future of Class D in HiFi! + the Eversolo F2

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Good morning! I had a rough night's sleep so I'm just getting my day going. Andrew is a saint and let me sleep in. I hope everyone is having a great day. We really appreciate you watching!

Have I expressed how bad i want a Velveeta brand preamp to pair with Rotel and Mission just to have a chips and queso system? I mean, this is the partnership we didn't know we needed.

Fast fashion is actually a really good analogy to what’s happening. And like fast fashion, we as consumers should be thoughtful about the waste being generated by being overly consumptive of these products. Clothing and textiles are already a major problem, but the kind of chemicals being used that leach out of these things when they’re in dumps are on a whole Nother level of damage. Food for thought.

I love these after review commentaries. Keep up the good work you two!

I have traditional tube, and power amps. RIGHT now I’m running 2 Fosi Audio ZA3 IN mono and they’re really doing a GREAT job. I did swap out the OPAMPS. I’m not going to sell my other gear, but I must say I am enjoying these amps.

One of the things I appreciate most about your episodes is your experienced, professional and knowledgeable comments backed up by full disclosure measurements. You are NOT a BS artist. Keep up the great work Andrew! We love what you do here. And always love both your opinions. You do good work! Cheers!

I love my Class D receiver and it's over 8 years old!! I can only imagine how much they've improved since. What thrills me most with mine is/are the dynamics. Such a joy.

My XTZ A2-400 are running for 2 years now without any problems and I couldn’t be happier. They are absolutely amazing.

Happy Friday Kristi and Andrew ✌️

Loved y’all’s video and perspective❤. I also enjoyed reading some of the comments and differences across opinions. I think it can be healthy to engage in respectful conversation, and absolutely love when us humans listen to understand each other. Thanks!

Awesome video, great conversation, and thank you so much for choosing my question. ❤️ Very honored! You know, part of your conversation rightly focused on this new dynamic around cheap audio equipment being churned out quickly and how the buying habits of even enthusiasts have changed a little bit toward these products. I would like to know your thoughts as to whether you think that listening habits are also contributing to this. In other words, IMHO the average consumer's expectation of quality audio seems uniquely different than 10 years ago. (And is that also happening to enthusiasts?) Thoughts?

I've been in the hifi game for almost 50 years. I've owned reference gear in the 70-80's (class A, tubes...), no gear so to speak in the early 90's, slowly getting back into hifi in the late 90's (Rega, Cambridge, Rotel, Naim, etc) I finally settled down on a Naim XS2 which I've owned for about ten years. It's not a power house; no huge dynamics, bone rattling bass, ultra detailed highs or velvety mids. Its major strength being that it looks good, is well balanced, doesn't offend in any particular way and has been rock solid reliable. The newer XS3 which is pretty much the same amp with the addition of a phono stage sells for about $4000(5200 CDN +15% taxes here in Canada) On a whim I recently bought the ''class D flavor of the month'' Fosi ZA3 for $129. Long story, short: I haven't used the Naim ever since. So I can only imagine what $4000 worth of class D could get me.

This was a great and enormously prescient subject and I appreciate your analysis and thoughts on the proliferation of entry-level audio. Keep having these conversations - they are important. I view Fosi as the Chevy Bolt vs. Hypex as the Tesla of clas D. Class D is to electric vehicles as Class A/B is to combustion. Both categories have high end and can be very satisfying. IMO, I like the sound and feel of pistons and fuel.

I would love to see a video where Andrew and Kristi just sit and talk about what their understanding and experience is of all the little parts and details that come together to make the sound of products. Like just a discussion on what does “warm” mean to you guys each and some examples, or a discussion about “transparency” or whatever other things make up a sound and just have a discussion about it ✨ I’d love to see that

Class A, B, AB, and D amplifiers utilize different circuit designs to enhance efficiency, minimize noise and distortion, optimize current use, and reduce interference, demonstrating significant technological advancements. In blind listening tests, where participants are only exposed to the sound without any visual cues or equipment information, it is challenging for most people to identify the type of amplifier used, the cables, or discern the specifics of the audio source such as bit rate and frequency. Most people are influenced by what they see rather than solely by what they hear, essentially "listening with their eyes." Regardless of the type of amplifiers or speakers, personal preference and comfort are paramount, as the appreciation of sound is inherently subjective. Modern amplifier technology has evolved to a point where most individuals cannot detect distinct advantages or flaws based solely on listening; perceived differences are often influenced by visible equipment specifications or reviews. In audio setups, speakers, the acoustical environment, and their placement are the most direct and noticeable factors affecting sound perception.

Sorry I am late! But I had to watch Sunday’s video before I could watch this!!💞

Man, something good to watch when I get home. Can’t wait

Cheers and happy Friday. Nice that this in time for my lunch break!

This is good conversation! Price point is a manufacturer's bottom line and the more expense, the less obtainable result. That stated, I hear the difference in a torodial power source to others as an more clear and the larger it is the better as it avoids signal compression with lots of head room. I am willing to spend up to a point for the sound I like.