PMC’s all new DS-001, a cutting edge Class D power module. This unit ups the power from the previous module’s output of 100W to 200W into 8 ohms and radically reduces distortion producing a significantly cleaner, faster more neutral presentation across the full bandwidth. This innovative ultra low noise design is not load dependant and along with the highly accurate ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) bass loading system, produces a supremely flat frequency response. A single feedback loop circuit senses the loudspeaker load and adjusts the response accordingly, making output impedance of this amplifier design extremely low and bettering many larger, audiophile ‘Class A’ analogue designs. Both power supply and amplifier are highly efficient with the amplifier delivering 92% efficiency. It also benefits from with extremely low radiated and conducted EMI, which is perfect for low noise environments. The slim line unit takes the identical form to the previous power module allowing for factory upgrades to existing TB2S-A & DB1S-A models.

The DS-001 power amplifier will be available as a standalone unit or in a rack mounted multichannel format from October, 2009.

klipschfan.......Other than the Class D amplifier in my Fathom f113 subwoofer, I am in a wait and see holding pattern on Class D full frequency audio amps. I think the designers still have some more distance to go.

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Living Room System: McIntosh C2300, MC601 (2), MCD1100, MS750, MR85, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD-40, Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113 w/ Sound Anchor stand, Power Plant Premier (2), PS Audio Soloist Premier SE (3), Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC with WBT Solid Silver Angled Locking Banana Connectors.
Studio System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MCD1100, MR88, Michell Gyro SE w/SME 309/Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, Rollerblock Jr.'s, Wireword Silver Eclipse IC's & PC's, Wireworld Silver Eclipse speaker cable.
Studio Home Theater System: McIntosh MX120, MC452, Oppo BDP-95 Blu-ray, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332 (2), JBL LSR-6328P (3), McIntosh XLS112 (2), Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's, Wireworld PC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74 tuner, JVC XL-Z1050 K2 CD player, Wyred 4 Sound DAC2, Tandberg 3008A and 3026A, JBL4312A , McIntosh 4300V for deck speakers.

Have owned a PS Audio C-100 integrated and a Tact Audio M2150XDM with onboard room correction. Would still like to hear the new PMC DB/TB IIAS with the new amp. Believe the old model used The Flying Mole Class D amps. Don't know the source of the new amp, maybe Bryston...?

Not sure yet, think that the AML1 MK2 may be based on the new amp as well instead of the Bryston 2B/3B. Still no info available.

PMC will be launching the newly released nearfield monitors the DB1S-AII & TB2S-AII, giving visitors a sneak peek into the latest technological advancements in store for the infamous AML1 active monitors.

PMC seem to put in an appearance at all the UK shows that I ever visit and the sound they get using Bryston electronics (for which they're the UK importer and distributor) is always good to very good, albeit sometimes a bit brightly lit.

But the sound of the IB2i's at the Bristol show in February 2010 being driven by their new Class D amplifier was terrible, quite unlike any other PMC/Bryston dem I've ever heard, and I do know the IB2's, as I own a pair, albeit not the very latest i versions which are apparently quite a step forward from the original IB2's (with a hefty price hike to match).

Either PMC's Class D amp's didn't like the quality of the mains they were getting at the show, what with so much other equipment plugged in on the same circuit, or they're simply a very long way removed from (and inferior to) the sound of Bryston amp's. I just can't understand how PMC can have thought that the sound of that particular dem was remotely satisfactory. To my ears it was awful, whilst right next door, the sound of PMC's new fact models driven by Bryston electronics was, as usual, amongst the very best of the show.

Harvest
I finally got a chance to hear the new "i" version against my non "i" and would keep my non version any day of the week unless I won a pair in a raffle.A used pair of MB2-$10,000 vs $20,000 for a new tweeter,a little rear veneer and.....a couple x-over parts for the new tweeter.Love the sound.