Technics SU-R1000 a new Class-D GaN Technology integrated




Maybe one to look out for.

There’s a new approx $10K integrated Class-D from Technics called the SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier around 22 kg, 150w-8ohm and 300w-4ohms, would have been nice to see what it could do into 2ohms
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Said to have many of the GaN Class-D features of the far bigger SE-R1. But nowhere yet can I find if it uses the 1.5mhZ switching frequency that "makes" the SE-R1 what it is.

Also it uses smp power supplies, even though it’s 22kg, Unlike the SE-R1 at some 60Kg because of it linear supplies.
No reviews or measurement tests as yet for this one from Technics


Cheers George
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I am not sour or bitter. Just calling it as I read it. What do you gleem from the reviews so far? I WANT this thing to beat everything. This is why I am not pleased with ALL the reviews, so far. What I read is that it is a great $10K integrated amp......but not a world beater in any way. I hope more and better reviews can shed some light. It is very clear that it is a very good integrated amp. However, the technology is so far out there that I had hoped that this amp would beat everything. I bet the AGD Audion’s are much better....then we have the $6K Mytek GaN amp coming in a few months, modded Purifi, modded IceEdge, $3K Wally GaN amp (the "waiting for Godot" amp), etc.............time will tell.

The LKS 005 DAC is superb......that DAC driving a pair of AGD Audion’s is the same price as the Technics......if the LKS/AGD combo is better....well....the Technics would be history. Of course, some people will prefer a single box and if you have a modest turntable system, then the phono in the Technics looks interesting.
Like I said take another drag.


To others here that wish to follow this new what "could be" the new best buy integrated kid on the block.
This could be good to follow for all the vinyl crew, with the phono stage analyzing system with calibration record that comes with it.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xd7as68ccFg

Cheers George 
After the HR review in Stereopile, I'm surprised that the LKV Veros hasn't attracted more attention.  No measly switching power supplies there--one main toroidal and two subsidiaries.  No wonder it's so heavy (and costly)!
Interesting online comparison to pass some time.
Recorded through some good flagship stand mount speakers

Pass XP12 $5,800 pre with Bryston power 4B-SST3 $5,695
https://cloud2.alpha-it.nl/index.php/s/QNsykngkykBffN2

Technics SU-R1000 integrated $9,500
https://cloud2.alpha-it.nl/index.php/s/5rp6XMexDKetA59
He stuffed up the titles just play the middle one on each

Cheers George