AGD Audion GaN Class D In The House


During the last decade i have managed to try in my home 95% of the Class D amps offered to the public these include the so called break thru offerings of the last year or two. While there has been progress the class D signature remained and this included what was lacking in class D amplification.

When i heard about AGD i thought here we go again because i had been there and done that so many times with class D but the GaN tech had me intrigued so i bought a pair of the Audion amps, i thought i would give class D one more go.

I received the amps two days ago and have about twelve hours of listening. From the first minute onwards these amps had my full attention. There is no connection between this class D amp and class D i have heard in the pass no connection what so ever. Forget classes A, A/B, D or whatever this is just an excellent sounding amp, it delivers music that belongs at the upper levels of Hi End audio reproduction.

It`s only been a couple of days of listening but i`m so taken back at the quality of sound i just had to share. I will add more the more i listen, good or bad.
rh67
@cal3713 Yes, it is interesting idea.  Not only for the possible upgrade, but also in case of power element failure.  Performing musicians enjoy ease of tube change in comparison to power transistor replacement.  The only negative I can see is the longer connection that might radiate electrical noise (become an antenna).
The main rule in any switching design, like SMPS, is to keep connections as short as possible.
"...What has me excited about this amp is not because it`s the best class D that i have heard but one of the best amps i have heard and what i`m hearing especially at it`s price point..."

To me it seems like a lot of money for an 85 watt, 5 pound amp? 
There i s a shop about 30 miles from me, next Saturday, I’m going to take a drive, get lunch, & have a listen. 
   
russ69
One attraction of class D is lighter weight.

There are many ways to look at things, my 38k 100lb SET amp puts out 10 watts both amps are close in sound, the SET costs 5 times as much. For some the AGD would be considered a bargain.