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Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet?

Looks intriguing but not much out there on it yet so wondering if anyone here has had a chance to hear it or, even better, had a chance to compare it to other amps. Thinking of taking a flier on this amp given the tech and price, but we all know implementation is everything so looking for some real-world impressions before ponying up any dough. Also, please let’s not make this yet another measurement debate — I’m purely interested in sonic impressions here so take your measurement comments elsewhere. Thanks.
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georgehifi
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Anyone hear the Class D Audio Mini GaN 5 amp yet?


300w 4ohm GaN Technology for $699!!! gotta be bargain if it sounds as good or better than Purifi or Hypex NC500.
What I like is that it’s that it’s 100kohm input impedance, rather than stupid low 20kohm like most Class-D’s.
Which means it can be driven direct from even tube source or tube pre or passive preamps easily.

https://www.classdaudio.com/mini-gan-5-balanced-power-amplifier.html
Cheers George
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Agreed George! 
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Yeah! and you yanks should love that it's an American company that's making them!!

Cheers George 
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Correct. We are saying it is interesting at this point in time.   Brand new and intriguing. 
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