Nice work with the deck there, lovely little property you have setup for yourself. The amps origin story alone should be enough to inform any potential buyer that this product is something truly special.
Class A. Yup that’s how I would define it. This is a great offering in its class. We all get to a point where we hear for things in our listening. Volume is not the issue.
That Galion logo/writing on the face of the amp is just so in your face. Not that it affects the sound but it is too big and cheapens the appeal of the unit.
This is a great little amplifier. Steve's review is spot on. My speakers are 91db sensitivity and 4ohm nominal load, This amp drove them nicely without getting too warm. Soundstage is wide. Gobs or details. I think the bass is the best I have heard with my speakers. This amp is definitely a winner!
Nice review. Much appreciate your comparisons to other amps, but you didn’t say much about how it compares with the AGD Duet, which you love and are very familiar with. How do the two compare on detail, dynamics, “aliveness”, bass drive? Thanks
It looks better than TSA75, which looks a lot the DIY cases (Dissipante) from modushop in Italy. I was sourcing one for an amp I was planning to build.
You weren't specific on how it performed with the only speaker that I am interested in. How does it sound with the Ogy. The Ogy is 92 dB/Watt Andy a bit light on the top end. It should pair well with this and a sub.
Cuircuit topology, quality and precision of the parts: they have an impact on soundstage. Comparing amplifiers in the same system will readily show how they perform in this regard.
What aspects of circuit topology and component selection affects the soundstage? A soundstage can’t be wider than the stereo image developed in the recording so an amplifier can only worsen it, not improve it. Poor imaging implies poor crosstalk which isn’t a problem in any amplifier that isn’t broken.
class A is too heavy, too hot. Instead I upgraded from my lovely Parasound 2125v2 to NAD c298 class D with the class leading Eigentakt module, 25 lbs and runs barely warm, every input-output u can think of. -- source =Apple Music lossless
AGREE my class A Willsenton R800i Class A gets really hot my Willsenton R8 Class A/B is about half as hot. I will not leave my Class A on when I leave the room and both are very HEAVY.
I've heard the amplifier many times and love it! Such an amazing amplifier, worth the price and more!
Nice work with the deck there, lovely little property you have setup for yourself. The amps origin story alone should be enough to inform any potential buyer that this product is something truly special.
Class A. Yup that’s how I would define it.
This is a great offering in its class.
We all get to a point where we hear for things in our listening. Volume is not the issue.
That Galion logo/writing on the face of the amp is just so in your face. Not that it affects the sound but it is too big and cheapens the appeal of the unit.
This is a great little amplifier. Steve's review is spot on. My speakers are 91db sensitivity and 4ohm nominal load, This amp drove them nicely without getting too warm. Soundstage is wide. Gobs or details. I think the bass is the best I have heard with my speakers. This amp is definitely a winner!
@@kuisin88 Hi...what speakers are you using? Thanks!
Thank you for a great review. 👍
Love the whole idea of it. Little Hot Rod amp
Nice review. Much appreciate your comparisons to other amps, but you didn’t say much about how it compares with the AGD Duet, which you love and are very familiar with. How do the two compare on detail, dynamics, “aliveness”, bass drive? Thanks
Thanks for the comparison to the Pass XA25
Very nice would be a fun comparison with Musical Fidelity Class A amp.
I had the musical Fidelity forget about it
@@jackfalco5351 what was so bad about it? New version?
bombastic...love that.
Beautiful place!👌
I’m buying two new components one is the Electroconpaniet ECM server dac be here this Friday and the A-20 ,,..
You will be a very happy chap. This is exactly what I have. What preamp are you thinking of using? Speakers?
@@DSor1 my speakers are TeKton double impact the preamplifier is super adjustable sonic wise a Musical Paradise MP 701 MK 3
@@marks.2909 I've got the Tekton Electrons SEs your speakers little brother. How do you like the A20 with the DI? I am thinking of picking up the A20
I wish Thomas would make his amps w a mono option in addition to the stereo.
Nice amp.
It looks better than TSA75, which looks a lot the DIY cases (Dissipante) from modushop in Italy. I was sourcing one for an amp I was planning to build.
Leaving a comment here because Thomas asked nicely =)
😂
You weren't specific on how it performed with the only speaker that I am interested in. How does it sound with the Ogy.
The Ogy is 92 dB/Watt Andy a bit light on the top end. It should pair well with this and a sub.
It's hot, but the best.
Can it drive the magnepan speakers?
It will be able to drive them. Will they sound great? Probably not :D
I don't recommend using with Magnepan speakers. The only amp out of my product line that I would say go for it, is the TS A75 for Magnepan.
Have you reviewed the Magnepan LRS or .7i.
….paired with your Pass Labs and Luxman?
It would be a great review! 😊
Thanks
Is this space a converted railway carriage?
@mediascapes2011 ...it's an old Heavyweight Pullman from the 1920's ;-)
...aMMMMMMMazing !!!..
How can an amp have a wide soundstage? Soundstage is developed in the recording and re-created by the speakers.
Cuircuit topology, quality and precision of the parts: they have an impact on soundstage. Comparing amplifiers in the same system will readily show how they perform in this regard.
What aspects of circuit topology and component selection affects the soundstage? A soundstage can’t be wider than the stereo image developed in the recording so an amplifier can only worsen it, not improve it. Poor imaging implies poor crosstalk which isn’t a problem in any amplifier that isn’t broken.
Let’s just say it brings out the best in the recording and leave it as that you’re very brutal
no its not the best class A. the best still to come
@@markovlasic1978 ????? What are you hinting at?
The Best is always coming, it's like a dog chasing his tale.
class A is too heavy, too hot.
Instead I upgraded from my lovely Parasound 2125v2 to NAD c298 class D with the class leading Eigentakt module, 25 lbs and runs barely warm, every input-output u can think of.
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source =Apple Music lossless
AGREE my class A Willsenton R800i Class A gets really hot my Willsenton R8 Class A/B is about half as hot. I will not leave my Class A on when I leave the room and both are very HEAVY.
Ominous...no. 666 like!
Sand da floor
I think you may want to get a better microphone, the audio is a bit sharp with the sibilance in your voice.