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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@mcraghead - This is such a hard question to answer. I own both (AGD Audion and Nuprime AMG One) but still couldn’t tell you how the technology affects the sound. They would have to be designed by the same person for me to know. I think @mapman gave you all that can be said about this. You would need to listen to different amps and pick the one that sounds best to your ears. Good luck.