Class A amplifier alternative?

@audioman58 

+1 on the Voyager GaN amp.

My previous class D was a EVS1200 which Ric Schultz builds them based on dual IcePower AS1200 modules. One of the reasons was I wanted a lot more power than I had with PS Audio M700s. I raved about the EVS 1200 for almost 2 years, but wanted to hear whether the GaN hype was real, so I ordered a LSA Voyager 350. Well, not only does it blow away the EVS 1200 in every imagineable way that audiophiles hold near and dear, it is considerably more powerful

Im surprised no one has recommended the LSA Voyager 350 a GaN based amp. There are several excellent thread on AG to check out

hth

Has anyone heard the AD-1 amp from tonewinner?

I believe the chinese manufacturer was the OEM for emotiva.

I have a  7 channel from tonewinner for my home theater which is working out great.

If specs are accurate could be a good option as you can switch between class A and AB.

300 watts @ 8ohms.

Seems to want heavy class A bias

budget $3k

What your describing will be a multiple of your budget

There is stuff in the class AB range that is "rated" at that kind of power output but I cant recommend them. Heck even some AVRs will hit your 200watt and are easily in your price range but there is a lot more to amps than their power claims.

You have to consider the quality of the watts. What speaker do you want to power?

Hi Huy

I invested in class a solid state for many years, but became more satisfied with tube amps, later.

If you can afford them, used, the Atma-sphere ma1 monoblocs would probably get you there. Maybe, even, their 60 amp, if your speakers are easy to drive.

Oystein