GaN-based Class D power amps
I',m back, after just completely putting the GaN amp at a disadvantage. Its 100W at 8Ohm and I put one amp each channel whereby I took the midrange driver lead from my outboard crossover and put a full .7 Maggie on it rather than going to the 3.7i panel. My purpose was to find the line of the AGD and I did of course. Whats nice it the channel just stops music, when you turn it down it comes back. I have no idea what this paragraph means. |
Mike Powell wanted me to correct my OP regarding the power output of the AGD Vivace monoblock amps. Unfortunately, I can’t edit the OP once someone responds. While the AGD Vivace can output as much as 200W into a 4 ohm load, I interpret this to mean output power at clipping. The nominal power output is 100W into a 4 ohm load at the rated distortion specs. See the technical specs page from the AGD website: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Suyt7GsGYmSXiv7JA Regarding the cost of the Merrill amps in my OP, I incorrectly stated these prices as per monoblock chassis. I corrected this pricing error to reflect the price per monoblock chassis PAIR. |
Hi Guys and greetings from Germany! I'm new here this is my first post in this forum. While surfing around through the internet looking for news about Class-D amps I found this thread and somehow had the feeling to add a comment. Because luckily I'm one of the 1st owners of a pair of the AGD Vivace GaNTiube monos here in Germany. When I finally got a pair of the "ready to release" version of the GanTubes I was blown away and could not stop to listen these little things. I must say I was used to a Nelson Pass F5 Turbo (pure Class A) and I always were happy with the F5 but the GaNTubes have blown it away. In every aspect, especially the mid-highs they distribute so much... lets say 3D sound. I was just astonished about the difference to my F5. It feels like you can grap every single instrument or singer in the room. Just fantastic! If someone has the chance to listen to the AGDs I can only recommend to take the time and do so, it will be a great experience. I'm driving a 8Ohm broadbandspeaker-Expo horn with 93dB efficiency. And it perfectly fits together. Of cource 15k $ for pair of the AGDs is a lot of money but for HiFi lovers in my point of view worth every single Cent. Cheers,Mallard |
