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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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you know what - my peachtree gan amp sounds lucious, pristine, weighty, pure, etc - but what it doesn't have - is the ability to be musical and inviting

its "I'll settle for this gorgeous sound of my class d amp - but ill sacrifice musicality"

 

Listen to a more conventional amplifier and tell me its not musical - its a little sloppy - but its not robotic

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