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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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Here’s another video review on the "GaN Technology" Technics SU-R1000 vs the NAD Master Series M33 (which uses the Hypex N-Core class-D modules)

Seems they both prefer the Technics SU-R1000 in the upper mids highs range.

This "could be" because of the 1.5mhz (3 x higher) switching frequency it’s said they use like in their flagship SE-R1 poweramp.
Which takes class-d’s normally used 400-600khz switching frequencies output filter’s negative effects well away (by 3 x also) from the audio band, without having to use any other "alternative" fixes to cure the problem that "could" also have their own detrimental effects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2rzllFT6S4
Cheers George
mbolek
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Could only watch few minutes of that review....

Actually, the M33 uses Bruno's Purifi modules.   Which many feel (including myself) sound much better than the older Ncores.  Been eying the M33 since they announced it last year.   Hoping there soon will be comparisons between the Technics and AGD....
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I could only watch 20 seconds...soon as I saw it was Robinson I checked out. That guy brags about his 40 Year old Pioneer Receiver (which wasnt that good when it 1st came out vs competition) so any review he does doesnt carry any weight in my book.
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I found it quite good for a video review.

The real test will come with a Strereophile review and bench testing which will give the best insight into this very advanced designed Class-D amp that uses the newest GaN Technology.

Cheers George



trinitrond
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https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/technics-su-r1000-integrated-amplifier

Does not mention GaN in the review, but sure like the sound of it.
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