What are the best GaN Amplifiers available today?

Getting back to GAN amps.

I got the used Peachtree GAN400 (400W) today and replaced the modded Peachtree GAN1 (200W) on my Magnegan LRS+.  Those ratings are for both 8 and 4 Ohm. The LRS+ sounds more alive with that additional power, and also the inclusion of my KEF KC62 sub in the chain. The LRS+ certainly does like power. It sounds the best with my CODA #16 amp but the GAN400 gets close enough. Most importantly the sound is very enjoyable for $1200.

The GAN400 does sound more powerful than the LSA Voyager 350 GAN. I had the 350 GAN modded by Ric and it was better than stock. If I decide not to 'upgrade' (or sideways move) to a Class A/AB amp I will send the GAN400 to Ric to do his magic on it.

Mr Ralph is a good engineer and I often find his posts interesting and useful. A very effective marketing tool as well.

Mr Charles Hanson, another good engineer, before he passed (RIP), stated on one of these forums that Mr Ric is one of the most knowledgeable digital engineers in the county.

So just because Mr Ric is primarily a mod guy with an unconventional personality, don't discount what he has to say. He certainly has better ears than most of us. I've used him several times over the last decade or so. He's a straight shooter and an honest guy. He stands behind his work. I've always been pleased with the results. Very reasonably priced, I might add. He's also interesting in other regards.

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Mr Ralph is a good engineer and I often find his posts interesting and useful. A very effective marketing tool as well.

Mr Charles Hanson, another good engineer, before he passed (RIP), stated on one of these forums that Mr Ric is one of the most knowledgeable digital engineers in the county.

So just because Mr Ric is primarily a mod guy with an unconventional personality, don't discount what he has to say. He certainly has better ears than most of us. I've used him several times over the last decade or so. He's a straight shooter and an honest guy. He stands behind his work. I've always been pleased with the results. Very reasonably priced, I might add. He's also interesting in other regards.

If you look at the available info it appears the best Class D amps measured so far are not GaN.  Moral of the story is GaN alone does not necessarily mean best.   Hypex and Purifi and a few others are not GaN yet and still seem to measure better and are at or near the top overall. 
 

GaN is clearly a promising new technology but still may be a ways from full realization. 
 

I’ve heard both AGD and Atmasphere GaN amps and both sound very good to me but that is just my subjective assessment.  Neither may be most cost effective. 

Best GaN amp is not even class D it is class A and made in Italy. Bone up on the PA-10 think that 6 Moons has a review in the pipeline.