Well, I'm late to the party but that's nothing new. I've pretty much been a class AB guy all my life or at least since I've been into audio which has been a while. I can't comment on the original ncore amps but i recently purchased an amp with the Purifi modules. Im absolutely in love with it. The way it controls the woofers is nothing short of amazing. I wasn't expecting that. The micro detail it reveals it the recordings was a nice surprise as well along with the dead silent background. I'm impressed to say the least. No way I'd characterize the sound as dry or sterile. The amp came with the option to return for a refund. No way I'm sending it back.