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Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet?

Looks intriguing but not much out there on it yet so wondering if anyone here has had a chance to hear it or, even better, had a chance to compare it to other amps. Thinking of taking a flier on this amp given the tech and price, but we all know implementation is everything so looking for some real-world impressions before ponying up any dough. Also, please let’s not make this yet another measurement debate — I’m purely interested in sonic impressions here so take your measurement comments elsewhere. Thanks.
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georgehifi
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Yeah! and you yanks should love that it's an American company that's making them!!

Cheers George 
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grannyring's avatar
grannyring
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Correct. We are saying it is interesting at this point in time.   Brand new and intriguing. 
soix OP
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If should be obvious that GaN does not guarantee better performance.
It is obvious — that’s the reason for the original question.  Got anything less obvious and maybe even interesting to add?

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mapman
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Practically on many cases it does but performance alone may not equal good sound.   Good sound is a subjective not necessarily an objective determination. 
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