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LSA Voyager GAN Amplifier

Just got mine last week.  After 24 hours of play all I can say is that this is not your father's class D amplifier.  There is not one thing about its sound that reminds me of the class D gremlins that I do not like.  The low end filled in and now has deep impact, the midrange is the love child of a beautiful tube and clean hybrid amp - just gorgeous.  Highs are very clean and extended. Spatial cues are top notch. My system has had some damn good tube and solid state amps in it before and it has never sounded this good.  I am blown away with the quality of sound coming from class D amplification at this price point.

This 300 wpc amplifier is a real winner.....
jaymark
tweak1
3,738 posts
 
Ric, can you stay on topic instead of attempting to be a enlightening guru? You're distracting from the thread
viber6
2,454 posts
 
ricevs,
My comments are intended as factual observations of my own, as well as comments on others' observations.  It just so happens that they are based on LOVE for the truth, as best as I can determine it.  I believe that people who are sincere and honest are also expressing true love.  But mere declarations of love from people who are not honest are really sham.  I'll take it as a compliment from you that you appreciate my honesty.
viber6
2,454 posts
 
ricevs,
Back to my question--what specific sonic improvements does 150K input impedance show compared to 38K, using the same resistor brand/materials?  Just the facts, your observations, please.  Thanks.
ricevs
1,543 posts
 
You are amazing. You are loved and deserving

Is what you seek Jibber Jabber or something real?  

Do you have something uplifting to say?  Be of real service.  Turn us on!  How do you get better sound that gives you goosebumps?....that makes you cry.....that makes you want to love everyone.....that brings you deep peace......that fills you with joy?  Comments from afar are just your mind observing and needing attention (we are not our mind....the mind is a make wrong machine).  True immersion and connection to our soul comes from direct experience.  Share your experiences.....share your soul.  This is the truth we all seek.

Of course, some will say everything I write is jibber jabber.  We see (only) our own desires.......more and more I see only love and joy.
yyzsantabarbara
5,123 posts
 
I now have back in the house my favorite preamp, the Benchmark LA4. I sold the Benchmark HPA4 (same as LA4 + headphone amp) thinking the CODA 07x alone will make me happy. I also sold  the HPA4 for more than I paid so not that big a deal in this change of plans.

The LA4 preamp has no noise, unlike the CODA 07x. It is not soft on the music compared to the 07x. It is also dead dead silent. So nice not to have to hear the hiss that was driving me batty on some quiet music with the 07x. If the CODA 07x did not sound so good I would have sold it long ago because I find it a real pain to use. However, at this time, I plan on keeping it since it sounds great on most music. Different than the LA4.

I am really interested in hearing the modified Voyager with the Benchmark LA4 preamp because I will be able to hear only the amp and not this extra sound from the preamp.

The Voyager and CODA #8 had hiss with the CODA 07x without music playing. As I test the LA4 now, it is almost silent with the CODA #8. I expect the same with the modified Voyager. The LA4 is dead silent with the Benchmark AHB2.
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