This is a very difficult question to answer. You are comparing brands (Hypex, Purifi) with a technology (GaNfet). A technology has no sound per se. Each implementation has to stand on its own merit. Orchard Audio may sound very different than Atma-sphere. Hope that helps.
Questions re: GaNfet technology vs other designs.
How do the newer GaNfet technology amps compare to the HYPEX NC400, HYPEX NC500, HYPEX 1200 and PURIF Audio designed amps in terms of sound quality? And also how do these GaNfet technology based amps compare to class A and class A/B amps for sound quality?
It seems several companies are offering GaNfet Amps. For example, please the Orchard Audio Starkrimson 150w gan amplifier and the Atma-sphere Class D power amplifier (and several others).
GaNfet is claimed to provide excellent sound quality. Several class D mono blocks offer great sound as various reviewers have reported. I noticed there are several GaNfet technologies power amps available but not many integrated amps. I wonder why.
Maybe the better question is GaNfet Amps really for prime time? Your comments on GaNfet Amps are requested. thanks....
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I own class D amps from Nuprime and AGD. Both are musical and engaging. I would agree with @theaudioamp that the problem might not be the amps alone but could be a pairing combination. Synergy between gears can be tricky. Don’t get discouraged though. The road to Audio Nirvana is not straight. It has a lot of curves, some ups and downs and round a-bouts that sometimes makes you go in circle. The journey is fun though. Enjoy the scenery while you can. |