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Class A amplifier alternative?

Hi everyone, 

I am looking for an amp with about 200-300 watt/8ohm/channel for my speakers. People say that Class A is the best to have. However, with this power, Class A amp would be super heavy (for me) The amp at this power is usually 100 lbs or higher. I wonder if there is any other solution here that doesn't compromise the sound quality? My budget is $3000 (used items). 

 

Just FYI, I once tried class D but the sound is very clinical, thin and sterile in my system. 

 

Thank you!

Huy

 

 

quanghuy147

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tweak1
3,685 posts
 

Im surprised no one has recommended the LSA Voyager 350 a GaN based amp. There are several excellent thread on AG to check out

 

hth

tweak1
3,685 posts
 

@audioman58 

 

+1 on the Voyager GaN amp.

 

My previous class D was a EVS1200 which Ric Schultz builds them based on dual IcePower AS1200 modules. One of the reasons was I wanted a lot more power than I had with PS Audio M700s. I raved about the EVS 1200 for almost 2 years, but wanted to hear whether the GaN hype was real, so I ordered a LSA Voyager 350. Well, not only does it blow away the EVS 1200 in every imagineable way that audiophiles hold near and dear, it is considerably more powerful

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