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AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House

During the last decade i have managed to try in my home 95% of the Class D amps offered to the public these include the so called break thru offerings of the last year or two. While there has been progress the class D signature remained and this included what was lacking in class D amplification.

When i heard about AGD i thought here we go again because i had been there and done that so many times with class D but the GaN tech had me intrigued so i bought a pair of the Audion amps, i thought i would give class D one more go.

I received the amps two days ago and have about twelve hours of listening. From the first minute onwards these amps had my full attention. There is no connection between this class D amp and class D i have heard in the pass no connection what so ever. Forget classes A, A/B, D or whatever this is just an excellent sounding amp, it delivers music that belongs at the upper levels of Hi End audio reproduction.

It`s only been a couple of days of listening but i`m so taken back at the quality of sound i just had to share. I will add more the more i listen, good or bad.
rh67
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mikepowellaudio
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Hi David, My response was removed not sure why. Ill try and remember what I said . First off I said that the spec you are asking for means nothing without the rest of the equation. I would have to guess why you ask this in particular and I can just tell you there is no speaker that changes the AGD’s frequency response or anything else for that matter. The amp has a low enough output impedance that it renders any anomalies associated with Class A and AB into a reactive load. AGD is linear and strong when driving a reactive load. The damping is solid , it grips the woofer like a High Current Class A amp would.  If you are curious about how it handles certain things or how it sounds there is only one way to find out. I can tell you with confidence you have not yet experienced the sonic AGD brings, its different and it will be very clear to you that its a new way to listen to music. Instantly you realize "OK this is something new Ive never experienced before" If you have any more questions just call me ...

all the best !

Mikey the OCD HiFi Guy
david_ten
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@mikepowellaudio   Thanks, Mike. Your earlier post disappeared before I was able to read it. I'll do some investigating and reach out to you directly.
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lithiumnk
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Hello AGD owners

Has anyone tried Benchmark HPA4 or LA4 with AGD Audions?
I’m thinking of selling my hpa4 as it is too revealing/transparent with my existing DIY SS Poweramp. I fear the same or worse with audions.
I also have Otomon 45 DHT preamp which I think should pair well as @rh67 is using one(diff brand) with good results.

Thanks

klh007
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Alberto showed a new, stereo, rectangular box, amp at the Capital Audiofest that is essentially a pair of Audions in a single non-fancy chassis, and I think I heard $5500 although the room was loud so I can't be sure of the price. 
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bhvf
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@klh007 For some reason $4900 sticks in my head but there's a price difference for the chrome one vs brushed so the $4900 might be for brushed.  I was in that room quite a few times yesterday and today.
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