GaN FET Amps vs. Traditional Class D Amps


I'm trying to get a better understanding of GaN FET amplifier technology. Whenever I see a write up on GaN FET based amplifiers they are always compared against class A or class A/B amps. What I'm more interested in is how they compare to the current generation of 'traditional' class D designed amplifiers, both technically and sonically. Can anyone explain it to me?

 

Thank you.

mcraghead

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I own a 2K Peachtree GAN FET amp and an Aavik Pascal Module Class D amp ( the most expensive Class D Module to date @ 20K. The Aavik sounds in a different league ,HOWEVER...the Peachtree with a quality tube preamp is a delightfully musical experience. I have the Aavik to match the wonderfull highly regarded Borresen X-3 speakers......but the Peachtree drives them beautifully also and very musical I might add !

Pickup a used Aavik (Denmark) U-150 Integrated if you can find one......Hook it in to your system...get the one that Huff says has a world class DAC and MC phono amp included........each worth 8K on their own merit...End Game....if you're not blown away send it back....TMR has one around $8500.

My Peachtree Gan 1 is as MUSICAL as any of my class A or class AB amps....It's a tremendous value.....Peachtree has a return policy. Try it.  Saying that it's not musical is just not factual. .  I feel it's actually MORE musical than my similarly priced Belles Aria which is a highly regarded amp in the $2500 range.You like ROCK.....It would be a perfect amp for you. Everyone has an opinion......