GaN FET Amps vs. Traditional Class D Amps

I went GaN and never looked back. I have 2 systems in my home, 1 using Gold Note PA-10 GaNfet amplifiers in bridged mode, 300Watt @ 8Ω, 600Watt @ 4Ω in mono mode.

I also have a Canor AI 2.10 Hybrid class D. 

Nevertheless, the ‘D’ designation, in this case, does not refer to its’ true operational classification. The Canor A 2.10 power supply is mixed with a traditional linear power supply and so it consists of both a digital switching power unit as well as a conventional linear one. The amplifier’s power output is rated at 150 Wpc which is specified into a 4 Ohm load. At 8 ohms were talking about a hefty 100 or more average watts per channel!

If you’ve been reading The Sound Advocates reviews on Class D amplification, you’re probably aware of many excellent units we have heard over the years. Indeed, I have argued and evaluated how these amplifiers have now truly come into their own as to their exalted sound quality, in most cases. As we approach A1 2.10, we have the well-known Hypex power unit in Class D powered by a filtered and tuned linear power supply.

My current Class D Audio GanFET amp is dam near perfect in every way.

There, I said it!

My other Hypex based Class D -  not quite the best but too shabby either!

@mapman Which GanFET are you referring to? Can you provide a link?

Hi @yyzsantabarbara .  Sure thing:

GaN FET Amp: Premium 6.5 Class D Audio Review

@mapman Thanks for the link. I am not able to discern if the amp supports having RCA and XLR connected at the same time. I need a switch to toggle between 2 sources since 1 source will always be on.

I am going to be try and sell the best amp I ever owned to buy the second-best DAC I have heard, the Meitner MA3i. I am listening to the DAC now and unfortunately it is a rather big improvement over my cheaper Schitt Byggy DAC.

I always have the Schiit Wotan amp that I can buy again but I wanted to see if there is a GAN or Purifi solution to consider.