Is a GAn amp worth the switch?


I’m currently a happy owner of a Peachtree Nova500 integrated amp powering a pair of Magnepan 1.7s and streaming mostly using Qobuz through a Bluesound Node. All the hoopla about GAn transistors has me interested in the Peachtree GAN 400 amplifier and wondering about a preamp.

I’ve heard good things about the Schitt Freya S, including the price. I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations or opinions about my choices?

baconboy

Showing 2 responses by mjcmt

I just saw a review of the Freya S vs. Freya +. The S is supposed to have some hardness on the top, so it doesn't sound like a good match with the GAN400 that exhibits this trait too.

I heard two HiFi Rose GaN integrated amps. They were not hard sounding, but had a hint of creaminess that I thought was very inviting to listen to.