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
speakermaster

I was surprised, actually more than surprised i thought i was going to hear the same old thing.
I have Starkrimson Monoblock Amps here and I love them! Some would say they are very revealing, for me they work. I would like to eventually add a PreAmp like Schiit Freya or similar to switch in and out Vacuum tubes. I will be happy for a long time with this setup. 
kingrolo
Good amps for the price but they do not have the SET like presentation of sound that i like or the soul of class A. AGD amps have those two virtues which sets them apart from the rest for me.
Currently several SFAS members are auditioning  Merrill's bigger Mono blocks in their own homes.

One member bought the smaller set prior to the Audition. The sample of the larger set has so impressed others that it seems a couple more will also be purchased. Throw in a Christine Preamp sale too.

Hardest thing has been waiting my turn!
I have not heard them yet.

I believe the Borreson amps are Class D, correct?
If so his amps and speakers produced the best sound
I've experienced.

Never say Never, right?





chorus
So true never say never.

The Merrill`s i did not audition although they were offered.

The reason was price.

Hope you enjoy them when it`s your turn.