I paired up a GaN 400 with a Rogue RP-1 preamp to very nice results. Didn't hear the usual class D issues (treble hardness, etc.). Switched the stock output tubes in the Rogue to Gold Lions and was rewarded with more detail and instrument separation and a smoother top end.
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?