Spectacular Hi-Fi Amplifier!!
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- TS A75 power Amplifier. Galion Audio's second amplifier, this time it is a solid state class AB that outputs 75 watts in 8ohms and 100 watts in 4 ohms.
#amplifier #hifiaudio #hifi #stereo #speakers
YES, I am calling it a giant killer, but I explain why I feel this way. So if you watch the video and let me know in the comments what you think.
Where to buy the Galion TS A75 ?
www.galion-audio.com
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Gear seen In this video.
Lii-song drivers: www.lii-song.ca
Melody audio pre-amp www.melodyhifi.com.au
Puritan Psm156 power conditioner
Musical Paradise www.musicalparadise.ca
Welborne Labs 300b monoblocks
Crown xls 1002 www.crownaudio.com/en/product...
Super rectifier www.thebestamp.com/Accessories...
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:47 Why is it a giant killer?
1:44 Topics and context for scoring
3:09 First Impressions
7:07 Side Note on V curves
9:58 SCORES
12:26 Real talk & Disclaimer
for simplicity sake, (not affiliated). Here is the link to the amplifier web site. www.galion-audio.com/products/galion-ts-a75-power-amp
Thanks Loic for this amazing review. The production value is off the chart with this video. I know there will be a lot of trolls and people having problem believing this but time will tell.
Good job Thomas! Wishing you incredible success!
Seems you are going to blow out a lot of other amps in price to performance ratio. Will you also come up with a class d amplifier of your own?
@@santabanta6988 I have been working on a class D amp with tubes but that is a project that will have to take a long time to finish. The problem with bringing this TS A75 to market is the performance is so good that it challenges directly my other pending projects. Meaning, if I bring a $2k class D amp to market, it must beat this TS A75 decisively and right now, I am having a hard time getting it to outperform this amp. If I bring a $1k class D amp to market, and if it is only 60% of this TS A75, then there is no point, might as well save up and get his amp. It only makes sense for me if I can get a $995 amp to market if it is 80% of this amp. If you ever listen to this amp, you will understand it is very hard, afterall this amp can rival $5k amp according to Loic. It is very hard to believe. Loic left this out of the video, he told me in terms of air, it is 90% of a $40k amp he once had. No one will believe that so it was left out of the video.
Will put my trust in you on this one. Looking for new amp was going to go Knki will try this instead. In Thomas i Trust!
I'm truly excited to hear your amplifiers Thomas - way to live the dream!
The intro was hilarious, very well done!!! People don't always realize how much time it takes to make a video like these, a lot of time! Keep up the excellent work!
Beautiful gear at an extremely reasonable price tag. I've known Thomas for many years and i know that he's done his homework before launching his amplifier. Congratulations and thanks for the excellent video and review presentation, well deserved!!
The video production and editing is something else! I thought it was going to equal the format of other other guys where straight talking occurs - nope. Great job and and I like your review style also. I've subscribed.
Thank you and happy you liked it.
Nice enjoyable review and production.
Great review...with top notch production quality. Kept me interested right to the end...which is hard to do 😊. Will check out this amp.
Excellent review! You sure know's how to put words on a listening experience. Can't wait to hear that one and see how it measures to one of the most iconic and legendary amp of Japan. The description you made would be almost word for word the one i would use to describe my current reference amp.
First review I've watched of yours Loic. I like your style. Great humour and production values to go along with the insights. Keep it up - new fan here!
How did you come across it? Search?
Incredibly well made promotional video! I know Thomas for many years now and I am sure the product will match or even surpass this awesome presentation. I just can’t wait to hear this amp sign. Thanks a lot guys!
Great job. Enjoyed this review. Entertaining and information dense.
Seems Thomas has hit it out of the park on this one. Hope he does well.
This guy is absolutely full of it....but in a good way. You should consider voicing audio books that deal with emotional and/or psychological issues. Really enjoyed your review. Never heard of you, but I saw a random tile that showed Thomas' face and the words, "Giant Killer", so I was pretty sure it was about equipment and NOT about Thomas. Well done, and I'm a new subscriber. Thanks.
Amazing review!
Whoa first off great production Löic 👍 you’re setting your bar even higher keep em coming! Now, congrats to Thomas with this new amplifier can’t wait to hear what it sounds like and by your presentation and reaction I’m very intrigued.
Great review and than you for putting in so much time in production value. I'd love to see examples of those 5k+ amps that TS A75 was able to keep up with :)
That would officially start world war 3.
Great Job Loki !!
Amp reminds me of vintage audio in price to build quality !
Can't wait to try it!
Great reviews!
Great Video. You have a new subscriber
Great review, the time and effort shows.👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Exceeded expectation giant killer amp. Thank you for a great review Loic. 😊👍
high-end performance at popular prices! Thanks Thomas! 👏
I am very interested in seeing and hearing how Synergistic this Amp will be with other Components! A True Test of a Component's Value! Great Presentation! 💥
If it’s neutral, you’ll be fine.
Great 🎉review. I must get one.
The biggest surprise is that this channel hasn't exploded yet! Great review Loic 👏 👌
No rush.
Were those T&S memes? 😅 Awesome story, Loic. Thank you!
Exceptional build and parts quality.
This looks amazing. Hoping to be in Winnipeg soon and will stop by alititidio to check out gallion.
Hi. Long time follower, and have to first say great video and review Loic. You’re a natural since your first video with Thomas. Next…affordable preamp recs. 😊
Well done sir!! ... :)
Thanks James and the crew!
awesome
Video's like this expose all those rip off companies out there that are charging a fortune for overrated gear!
I dont know about rip off… depends what people value.
@@hificave Depends how stupid you are...
Great review...was wanting get more qualified impressions on the Galion TS A75. Wondering that maybe it will balance well with speakers that are more midrange centric? But that's totally speculative based on it's voicing. Yep, I want one.
Sweet and interesting 🤔
Knowing Thomas it must be outstanding, not from a price point but general competitors, for being in audio car and home for more than 30 years i can say sometimes we have to put aside price and really focus on synergy and sound. Can’t wait to hear it!
Looks interesting. I like that it's not neutral, neutral sucks the life out of the music. Price is real world (by audiophile standards) which is refreshing.
As far as the video goes...I like its subjective nature. Objective reviews are OK but personally I want to know what the reviewer likes and would want in his own system.
I have a short attention span when it comes to UA-cam content. UA-camrs should make 2 versions; one with long intro, endless ramblings and comedy shtick and a condensed to-the-point one with just the facts for squirrel brains like me.
I find, the risk with short hifi content, its impossible to capture all the variables and angles that define the result.
For those who say: if the youtubers says this amp is that good why doesnt he have it in his reference system?
Because many can differentiate performance to flavor. And flavor, is personal. I chose a flavor in my reference system, to max out what I value the most, but I am aware of what I am sacrificing to get that, and it gives me a point of reference when I analyze performance.
Example, if I want warmth in the mids and crazy resolution and air, often, to get those at a normal price range, I might be sacrificing some bass slam. Or something else.. having it all, at a normal price range is very difficult. The result is not 1 component, its everything combined.
very detailed, funny that its formated in what seems to me like: disclaimer -> this is me talking about this like an excited kid -> disclaimer
Lets be honest, to properly explain hifi in any context, it cant be done properly in a 20 minute video, even less so in comments. Understanding all the angles and opinions should be done in a 3hr podcast or conversation. 🤔
I am curious about this amp vs my Schiit Tyrs, maybe I'll get it to compare but I need to get subs and room treatment before I go spending more money on amps haha. Would definitely be interested in a higher wattage (200+ Watt) version of this amp or being able to use two as monoblocks to increase output. Wouldn't mind spending more for either of those luxuries tbh. Great looking amp though and am looking forward to hearing more impressions as more people get their hands on this amp. Thanks for the video Loic and great job on the amp Thomas, keep up the great work!
If the Tyrs aren’t loud enough, you may need to make an appointment with an audiologist.
@@ChicagoRob2 Haha true, the Tyrs get more than loud enough with my current system. I just like to have a good amount of power overhead so I have the option to use less efficient speakers in my system without having to worry about clipping, or getting worse THD using the amp(s) close to max output.
Awesome intro
Wow I’m excited about this and that price is actually affordable! Especially for us Canadians
Very cool, persuasive video 👍😎
Excellent and fun review! Looks like Thomas has another great amp. Will it drive "conformably" the super hard to drive speaker that smooth?
Within reason. Maggies might need more if played over 85db.
Outstanding video
OMG !!! 😍
I want to buy this giant killer too
When this Amplifier is ready for sale ?
I Want To Buy it NOW
Really thinking hard on this amp. I’m new into the world of Hifi. I have researched so many products for over two years now. So many countless hours enjoying the products and reviews. From what I have learned is on point with what you have discussed.
Now the hard part. I don’t want to get crazy on the other components that are needed to complete this project. Speakers aside.
I want an all in one Dac Streamer that will work with my I phone. Please make this easy for me. Your thoughts?
Our ears are most sensitive to midrange, it makes sense to have it at a slightly lower level.
The resonant frequency of our ear drum is around 4K.
Fascinating. 🤔
Nice work Loic. Is that you playing guitar on the outro?
Not this time.
Just subbed. Cool review!
I'm wanting to pair this amp with the Eversolo A8 as streamer/dac/pre amp paired with B&W 705 S3 and subs. Do you feel this amp would pair well for this setup?
I know it does. I heard it with 702 s3. And wow. The bass output and airy soudnstage is intoxicating with b&w speakers and this amp.
@@hificave thank you my guy. I had a feeling this amp would be the one for B&W from how it's characteristics are described
Congratulations Thomas way to go young man. Wonderful soon or later you will get my money . 🎼👍🎶
You know what I first like, IT LOOKs LIKE AN AMP!!!
It sure does!
Congrats to Thomas to bring yet another great amp to the market. We have more choices now.
Hi Loic, just to confirm if I got this right: you liked A75 in your system better than TS120 because now you are running a 2 way speaker vs the 1way/full-range you were using back then, which was not sinergic with a 30w/50w amplifier like the TS120? Is this correct?
One minute in and I'm laughing lol. Good stuff.
Which amp does it resemble tonality-wise?
Great review. Are these able to be set up in mono configuration?
No sir.
@@hificave missed opportunity!
Hey Thomas, have you noticed any difference between the balanced and RCA inputs? My CXN v2 has both outputs, wondering which ones I should favor. (But I don’t own balanced interconnects).
If your speakers are sensitive, XLR is more quiet, they sound about the same otherwise.
@@ThomasAndStereo Maggies 0.7 so no significant difference then. :-) but thanks!
How many output transistors per side? Out of curiosity, the gain is 33db...higher than an average power amp. What was the rationale for it being so high?
good question.
How would You compare it to also great TS120 especially in bass/details/soundstage regions ?
…tubes vs solid state, integrated vs power amp.
I have been looking for a power amp worthy of replacing my Bryston 3B SST. Could this be the one? Hmm! 🤔
I don’t know - I still have a 4B ST and it’s a phenomenal amplifier.
Can you use them as mono blocks as well? And how does it compare to the TS 120 SE?
Cant be used as mono. Two different flavors. When talking about class AB I prefer the ts a75…
But my preference is the nature of class A sound, so TS120 gets the edge overall because of tonality, and tubes. But comparing a power amp and an integrated amp… is like comparing … an amp and integrated amp 🤪 (insert analogy here).
Tried pairing this with the Luxman Z series?
So my question sir is; What would you recommend. My planned setup is W15 and Fast 15 in and active ope baffle setup. So I need 4 channels.
So would use 2 of these Galion TS A75 one for the Fast 15 and one for the W15
Or
TS A75 on the Fast 15 and something like the crown you use on the W15 which have a few other such amos in mind along with the crwon you use.
Thanks for your help in advance.
Personally, if you have the preamp that can allow you to bi amp, my preference would be ts a75 for the fast15, and crown xls for w15. And play with a low pass on the crown until you make fit with the fast15’ frequency range which will depend on your baffle.
Or build or buy an active crossover with gain control between your preamp and the amps.
@@hificave My plan is to used on of the DSP I have on had I have a few. Thanks for the recommendation on the amps.
$195 shipping halfway around the globe to Singapore -- that's not bad considering it's ~20kg! Seriously considering this but I don't have a proper space to do it justice.
Will there be a matching preamp too?
I think so. Not sure when. I have seen the prototype.
@@hificave Thank you, Loic. Is the preamp expected to be tube, or solid state?
@@pkale69 It is a tube preamp but it was originally not developed for the TS A75 but TS A20. However, it sounds really good with the TS A75 the tube preamp. Price will be $1995. I am trying to develop a cheaper preamp but so far, none of the prototype are good enough for me to put my name on it. We did try the Schitt Freya+ with this TS A75, you can use the Schitt Freya+ to soften the edges but the Freya+ cannot keep up with this amp. I might explain it in my video.
@@ThomasAndStereo Awesome, Thomas! An HT bypass would be great. too. Something tells me it will have one. 🤷🏼♂️
@@pkale69 Sadly, I had to remove the HT bypass, it was causing issues with the measurements.
This video is a giant killer!
What is the total filter capacitance on this power amplifier? I'm in the market for one and this is one area of design that matters to me.
200k uf total for both channels.
@@ThomasAndStereo WOW. That's a lot Thomas! Impressive. Sounds like this amp would be very dynamic. Do you mind me asking what the size of the toroidal transformer is?
@@themarklar8759 Yup, why do you think Loic said the bass can rival even $5k amps. It has two 200w torroidal transformers, it is dual mono.
@@themarklar8759 I forgot to mention, it has 20 capacitors while normal amps have like 4. Loic share a screen shot of inside but what is not shown, it has 2 layers. So underneath those capacitors, there is another row. Underneath the transformer, there is another one.
@@ThomasAndStereo how do they play with Magnepans? Would this have enough power in your opinion?
Your video look is excellent. Separately it is difficult to take most any audio influencer of any type serious beyond solely their entertainment value when it appears that most are too afraid of consequences or possibly financially owned or manipulated to be genuinely honest with the audience or purchasing public regarding full comparative product performance and analysis. So many veiled salespeople in audio come across as paid for highly manipulative and deceitful used car salesmen which is simply disgraceful. It takes guts in this weak kneed world of yes men or women to stand for DECENCY and HONEST DISCLOSURE.
Congratulations to Thomas on his new amplifier product launch and a very nice look to your video production.
I agree, completely. I have realized over the years, that every time I didn't like a flavour, I had a few friends who did, and when I liked a sound flavour, I also had friends who didn't like it. I also see people disagree on the soundstage they are hearing.. so the first issue with saying this is good or this is bad, is that its subjective to each individual. Then when I factor in the synergy between the equipment there is another complex can of worms to explain. I am always honest. But honesty does not come at the cost of bashing other products. Friend asked me: If you find this amplifier THAT good, why don't you have it in your system now? I can differentiate quality and performance from the flavour I want. I can tell a quality bison steak from a bad bison steak. But even if I find the best cooked bison steak it doesn't mean I will order it over a beef steak all the time: flavour preferences. I recently took a risk, I had a subscriber who lived near me, ask me if I was comfortable having him and his wife come by and listen to my reference rig. After much hesitation, I accepted. They both were great people, and after a few hours of listening and discussing what they were hearing and feeling. They said: now we know what you consider good in terms of the things you value in sound. Now we understand your point of reference and we love it. It could have gone the other way. Maybe their tastes in sonic character would be very different from mine and would have realized, I was not a good reference for them in terms of review. Lastly, the world we live in now, is full of manipulation and agendas, but I also meet REALLY GREAT people in this hobby, both on the consumer end and on the production end and these great people, even if they make a product that is my choice of flavour, I respect and appreciate the quality they produce to earn a living and they do so with work that follows their values. There are good people left everywhere. Thanks for your comment. I don't often answer these to this extent, but I felt a genuine well thought out person behind your comment. Thank you.
Can this be bridged for a more powerful single channel?
No it cannot but this is a high current design, you will feel like this is a 200w amp.
I don't really understand what you are saying when you rate the mid range of this amp. @12:05 you mentioned there are other amp at this price point (
Its a v curve. So the midrange has a bit of a lower output compared to highs and bass.
Some amps in the price range can provide a more forward and warm midrange than the ts a75, but they do not perform as good in terms air, resolution and bass performance as the ts a75.
@@hificave I am confused when you rated the A75 with a score 8 for midrange under $2000 but the next moment you said you cannot find another amp under $2000 has a better midrange than the A75. If that's the case shouldn't the score be 10 for under the $2000 category? It's contradicting.
@@hificave What's a v curve?
❤
What is the damping factor on this amp?
Over 90
Is it to low? I have understanding that a higher damping factor better base control. Please, help me to understand. Thank you. I am interested in this amp. But I have Buchardt S400 speakers and I will like to know how may works any idea?@@ThomasAndStereo
We're reaching a point where it isn't necessary to buy a high priced amplifier anymore.
Agreed. Its a question of flavors really.
Can these drive magnepan?
Yup! Just as good as my 200w Mcintosh MAC6700
Holly molly! Now I want to hear this combo! Probably awesome!
But, but, but, what preamp?
Your favourite one.
Is it a zero feedback design or with negative feedback ?
Negative feedback design
12:34 "... what you hear what you experience has a lot to do with ...." - your dopamine and serotonin levels.
For sure
which brings me to the all important deal breaker , how can i listen to the amp and the speakers if they aren't available by a dealer in my country?
rethorical question i guess .😭
Reach out to Thomas by email.
ok, thanks .
It needs VU meters. Why not add $30 in parts to have beautiful meters?
If I were to add VU meters, I did not want to add cheap $30 VU meters, I have a habit of either I go all the way, or I don't go at all.
It would look so sweet!!
Are you sure you didn't mean "End Game". Lol
I take Loic’s word as gospel, but I am gonna need James’ @abxaudiophiles opinion 😂
James and his crew know whats up!
He will get one and the TS120SE!
James will tell you it beats amplifiers at $10,000, but he won't be able to tell you which ones at $10,000
@@Pete.across.the.street The blue one 😁
he can. He is all class.
Great review but my cheap ears already enough for $80 Chinese amp.
Thanks for watching. 😎
Musical Fidelity M6si will beat it imho:)
Make a video!! I will watch it. 😎
Is this class D?
AB
I detect BS . A good amplifier design should near enough double its 8ohm output into a 4 ohm load , no ?
What makes a good amplifier design to you?
3 minutes into video and haven’t got a cue what you’re talking about 😅
🤪 How can I help?
made in china
it's pronounced "gina"
Nice video , I been an amp enthuist since 1989 , would love to hear a giant killer !!!!!!!!
Thanks 😊 BUILD QUALITY IS STR8 UP 🔥 @ PRICEPOINT '