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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
tweak1
3,679 posts
 
It appears that the long night of waiting patiently for the LSA Voyager GaN amp is coming to a close. I don't know whether it will still be $3K, but I doubt it will be anywhere near $7500
https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-electronics
rh67 OP
307 posts
 
Just like Class A, A/B some amps cost more than others. All i can say is that regardless of class the AGD Audions sound superb some of the best sound i have ever heard regardless of amp type and this includes tube amps. I feel that the AGD's are a bargain at their price but i understand that everyone has a budget.

Also to note that the GaN devices used by AGD were designed for audio and not battery chargers.
ricevs
1,543 posts
 
Tweak 1,
How can you say that it is coming to a close when he has promised a shipping date about 7 times and never met it. I do expect the "Waiting for Godot" amp to be released some day.....but already we have had an 18 month wait since you first said you were getting one soon. The odds that he will deliver on his newest date are very, very low. But, it will happen......some day.....maybe this year. I don’t know why you keep posting about it.......it has never been real. When someone has one in their hands then it is real.

Here is a new GaN amp that is real.....just released. 200 watts a channel....and $699. Buy one now! Enjoy now!
https://premium-audio.com/mini-gan-5-balanced-power-amplifier.html
I am sure its not in the same sonic class as the AGD......but it is one tenth the cost and could be the best amp for the buck.
rh67 OP
307 posts
 
Just a quick update. 

These amps continue to impress, huge holographic soundstage with proper scale, performers are proper size and not 4 ft. high but full scale. Lot's of air in the highs with proper separation, excellent tone from top to bottom. 

Without spending mega bucks this is one of the best amps i have heard so far. I will keep updating as time goes by.
tmcclintock
35 posts
 
I've just done a 14 day trial period of AGD Audions, with every intention of returning them if they weren't a significant improvement and good value over my existing amps.  I even appreciated the Pelican case as making for an easy and safe return.  Well, that's not happening as I'm definitely keeping these.  They're easily the best I've had in my system.  Just makes me wonder how the Vivaces sound.
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