Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?


The time has come to put to the people a listening test of some of the better

current "Contenders" in the race for Best Class D GaNFET Sound.

 

The existing media can not manage such an undertaking for many reasons.

This event will help consumers decide which products best meet their needs.

 

I have not heard all the players but will suggest these names for inclusion in this comparison.

 

1. Mola Mola 

2. Atmasphere 

3. AGD

4. Bel Canto

5. NAD

6. ?

7. ?

8. ?

 

Finale Aavik vs winner of above 

 

Event will be held either in Seattle or the Bay Area.

 

We can support about three more brands in this comparison.  

It will be setup as an A/B audience listening event

comparison starting with the two lowest MSRP products.

 

 

After the seven A/B comparisons one amp would emerge as the audience favorite.

This winner would then go head to head with the Aavik in the 8th round.

 

I will plan this for a July-August 2023 event open to the public.

 

I now open this to further discussion, ideas and suggestions for the last three slots.

 

 

 

128x128jeffseight

Although the shoot out will be interesting, it will be flawed

I have a LSA Voyager GaN350 and a Ric Schultz EVS1200. Even though I keep them powered up 24/7 (when in the system), in as little as 24 hours without playing, I find it takes a solid 30 minutes before they come on full song.

The other reason is that the unit sounds so good that I have sold a lot of gear that was now replaced by the GAN1. I do not have a backup if the GAN1 is gone for this event.

The suits ought to learn a thing or two from Ric, but they won’t bother listening to the grassroots from their high towers.

Well done sir.

😀

@yyzsantabarbara ​​​​​​

Is the GAN1 better than the Benchmark amp/Pre? 

Better than the Coda16? 

How can it sound better than a system with an expensive DAC?

Thanks

Shkong- the VTV sounds interesting. I will check with them.

Have you compared it to the Orchard product by chance?

 

Badgerm- The idea is to determine who has the most musical class D

product these days and at what price. 

 

The Aavik was chosen as a standard of reference so people can hear it

compared to others and decide for themselves if that price point works for them.