GaN-based Class D power amps
mikepowellaudioYes that's for the all out GaN SE-R1 poweramp. Look at $4k GaN Su-G30 network integrated amp https://www.technics.com/us/products/grand-class-g30/network-audio-amplifier-su-g30.html Forget continuum, it seems to be a sore spotI'd say that's an understatement at that price for what you get inside. I've yet to see other models innards, as there's no pic to see of them, yet. Cheers George |
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The overshoot is a common cause of the hard edge found in a lot of solid-state equipment. Not even apples and oranges, this is apples and couches. What evidence or experience do you have that this particular issue is indicative of this audible problem in a linear amplifier? Next, since these overshoots are at an even higher frequency than the switching speed, maybe by 10x as much. A 400kHz switching speed, with some ringing, would probably be in the 4 MHz range. Based on what experience do you attribute this particular issue to a particular sound quality in what exact Class D amp? Because the last thing my Class Ds have is hardness, did I get lucky? Best, E |
mallard1 And welcome to you. This is a very eye opening review with comparison to a very highly regarded Pass amp. If this type of review/comparison stays consistent with other reviews to come, looks like my boat anchors may go up for sale before the want/need drops out of the market for them. PS: Good to see Merrill audio giving us info on his GaN Element range, and why GaN technology Class-D with it’s superior switching speed and dead time is going to finally bring Class-D into the hiend proper, with no question marks on the upper mids or highs. Cheers George |
