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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.....
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@jerryg123 I am also very interested in hearing and learning more about the miniGan. Seems like a winner for the asking price.  I'm expecting many more like it in the near future.  

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I will say the New Bel Canto ref501s is the kit in my house. Open, detailed, articulate fast responsive bass. Huge step up from the old Bel Canto Ref500s.

 

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That is the key @mapman at the asking price. I enjoy it but not as much as the 501, but is better than my Orchard MB. 

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I run BEl Canto ref1000m amps in my setup for a number of years now. THey’ve been pretty much the bees knees of amplifiers for me to-date. Also a BC c5i which is lower power but newer Class D Icepower board I think. THe two sound much different. I attribute at least some of that to the ARC tube pre-amp I run with the ref1000ms versus C5i all digital integrated amp. Also c5i has SPL limits whereas ref1000ms never break a sweat. See system pics. I am a big Bel Canto fan for great sound in a compact package and always looking for what they come up with next.

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GaN is one, but more to an amp than only that.    Need to hear them to properly assess.   Have not heard yet, but on the lookout.   THe Class D amps I have had for a number of years now still bang my drum so not as motivated to jump as I might be.   With new technology, waiting a bit for new advancements to take hold usually pays dividends in terms of value.

@mapman 

I have similar sentiments, however I've not actually had any Class D.  I've been watching recent developments for perhaps a year or more and am in waiting mode.  I'm in no hurry at all, but will "jump" when I assess things (could be a tricky exercise) as stabilizing.

Forums such as this are valuable in the information discovery process.

I enjoy the quote by Mr Reagan.  Some common sense to hang on to.

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