Underwood HiFi was launching a 200Wpc GAN amp for $3000 under the LSA brand that was supposed to bow around now so might be worth checking out. Also, although I haven’t heard them from the few reviews I read the D-Sonic amps supposedly punch way above their price and offer a trial period. Just a couple other potential options FWIW. Let us know whatever you find, and best of luck.
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
Recently, I have heard about some Class D amps that may be close to the best there is regardless of class. Certainly, this technology has been in development for decades. The main issue has always been the switching power supply. In this regard, I have taken notice of AGD. They have created a whole new power supply that “switches” at a frequency 100 times the normal silicon based MOSFET. The designer uses a gallium nitride based PS. Interesting, it is enclosed in the KT88 glass envelope that sits on top of his amps. I am aware of two more pricey amps that seem to be also at the top- the Solution and the Merrill. There must be others that compete for the title. After my thread, “Is there a SS amp that can satisfy a SET guy?”, I am still on the quest.
Don’t want to spend $50K!
Don’t want to spend $50K!
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Underwood HiFi was launching a 200Wpc GAN amp for $3000 under the LSA And don't throw this new one away yet just because it's very inexpensive. A US made and designed Class-D using GaN technology, for just $699!!!!!!!! https://www.classdaudio.com/mini-gan-5-balanced-power-amplifier.html https://premium-audio.com/ Cheers George |
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