GaN based SU-R1000 Technics Integrated Class-D, review by TAS

Just read the HiFi World review of the SU-R1000 and I felt obviously that they didn't like the product (3/5), and that they were also bias in their review knocking the Technics at every possible aspect they disliked, and then some.

I always find it interesting how some people rave about products and others passionately rail against them. Nonetheless I'm still really enjoying my lower-level SU-G700. I liked it so much that I'm actually ordering the new MK2 version of it that should be shipping in January of 2022.

I have nothing bad to say about my Technics "not Class D" amplifier, but I do believe these amplifiers have an acquired sound that experienced HiFi purists may not enjoy.

I guess HiFi World's review helps balance out TAS's overly positive review of the SU -R1000.

I was stuck listening to my SU-G30 for a month while waiting for a new amp and actually gained a new appreciation for the ultra clean sound of Technic's GaN implementation.  IMHO, this super clean sound does not work with all types of music and recordings, but when it does work, the results can be amazing. 

Ken Micallef (Stereophile) has the unit now for review and he gives a very quick, positive impression in one of his recent system videos. I don't understand the whole convert every signal to digital, however, Ken is pretty straight up when it comes to how things sound. 

aberyclark
Ken Micallef (Stereophile) has the unit now for review and he gives a very quick, positive impression in one of his recent system videos.

@aberyclark Can you post a link to this video?.
Also isn’t Ken Micallef anti digital?? https://ibb.co/kXvsMZ3
Can’t understand Stereophile giving it to him to review.

Cheers George