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Technics SU-R1000 a new Class-D GaN Technology integrated



Maybe one to look out for.

There’s a new approx $10K integrated Class-D from Technics called the SU-R1000 Integrated Amplifier around 22 kg, 150w-8ohm and 300w-4ohms, would have been nice to see what it could do into 2ohms
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Said to have many of the GaN Class-D features of the far bigger SE-R1. But nowhere yet can I find if it uses the 1.5mhZ switching frequency that "makes" the SE-R1 what it is.

Also it uses smp power supplies, even though it’s 22kg, Unlike the SE-R1 at some 60Kg because of it linear supplies.
No reviews or measurement tests as yet for this one from Technics


Cheers George
georgehifi

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madavid0
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I'm pretty sure the figure of 750 to 900 kHz, less than 1 MHz, was written somewhere in relation to the G30. I remember being disappointed that it's not the promised 1.5 MHz, but also thinking that maybe it was good enough. Recall that I used to own it. Now possibly it's 50W into 8 ohms wasn't enough to really get my ProAc D30Rs into the zone but I remember being left cold by the sound which I thought was sterile / boring. I also thought the MQA didn't really sound any different through it. It had an internet radio function which was cool. I also remember being disappointed by various problems the built-in UI had, but those were ultimately manageable. I'm sure it's been fixed by now.

I would like to hear the SE-R1 if I can find a dealer somewhere I can listen to it.

SU-R1000  might be just the ticket if the promise of 1.5 MHz bears fruit.
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