W4S ST1000mk2 input

Does anyone have experience with the Wyred 4 Sound ST1000mk2? It packs the 250ASX2 modules in BTL mode. I haven't been able to find too many reviews/comparisons with it. Has anyone compared it to a Parasound A21 or a higher-end class A/B amp? I'm a little concerned about it becoming 'obsolete' when the next generation of ICE modules come out.

I'm currently running a Rotel RMB1075.

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    W4S wont be going down the crapper any time soon. I suggest you take a listen though before buying.
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    How do amps become obsolete ?
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  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    Maybe obsolete is the wrong word, but outdated when the next generation comes. Seems like most folks recommend the 3rd gen ICE modules over the previous due to the improved HF response.
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    Outdated may still be the wrong word of choice. Amps do one thing, how they do it varies, always has, and will continue to change in the future. Does that mean it becomes somehow inferior as time passes ? Maybe....maybe not. The newer ice amp modules may be better....may be not, you can't assume from marketing hype. If they are better, doesn't mean the old ones are obsolete or outdated as someone will still prefer that sound of the older modules. Simply a matter of preferences is all.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    I have yet. To hear any class D ice amps that sound great. If your hesitent then seek out something your more confertable with buying.
  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    I have yet. To hear any class D ice amps that sound great. If your hesitent then seek out something your more confertable with buying.

    I would second that statement though also admit I haven't heard a great abundance of them.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's