GaN amps: Peachtree or LSA Voyager?


Peachtree 400 and LSA Voyager GaN amps: Does anyone have direct experience with both of these amps? Can you comment on any differences that might exist in sound? I know the internals are supposed to be the same but even if that is true implementation can make a difference. Both are highly regarded by those who own them.

Might also be helpful if you listed the rest of your system (Pre and speakers).

My current system is: Bricasti M3 DAC; Rogue RP-7 (NOS) pre; Bel Canto Ref600M amps; Fyne F1-8 speakers.

Thanks in advance!

markmuse

I suggest the Orchard Audio GaN amplifier that measured very well,  better than Peachtree and LSA Voyager .

@ricevs i have already noted that i love your posts. And I am liking them now even more. You gave a most difficult task - to stop ego. If I am too weak to do so, at least i can admire your belief. 

...And look at the last post suggesting again Orchard Audio GaN amp, once I am to order the Voyager (am I taking a correct decision?) . I have no idea how either of the two amps sound, and I don't completely trust measurements (the nature is more complex than classical (non-quantum) physics can describe). Distortion is no good but perhaps is unavoidable for more complete and realistic sound reproduction? 

How these two amps sound is more important for me, and i don't have that information. And one is on sale, the others are not. 

Can’t go wrong with the LSA or Peachtree at <$2k.

Sure. Did you mean <$3K?

 

nope.   You can find both for less than $2K

 

I bought the Benchmark AHB2 amplifier. Don't know yet when I will receive it. My thinking is there is a return period; it is well regarded so if I decide to sell after the return period I should have no trouble; I had their LA-4 pre for a while and it was a very good piece; I am hoping my tube preamp will keep the sound from being dry. 

Thanks everyone for your opinion.

It has nothing to do with ego, the amp is what it is and the load dependent frequency response is a simple fact.

When people come here asking for information I take them at their word that they are looking for factual data. Clearly some don't want that. That's fine.

I have no self interest in this choice. I am not trying to sell anything.

If you believe audio is a religion, you have found your savior. Perhaps he can perform a miracle and turn your poorly designed amp into something magnificent. Just remember: Jesus never charged for his miracles.

Best of luck.