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GaN amps: Peachtree or LSA Voyager?

Peachtree 400 and LSA Voyager GaN amps: Does anyone have direct experience with both of these amps? Can you comment on any differences that might exist in sound? I know the internals are supposed to be the same but even if that is true implementation can make a difference. Both are highly regarded by those who own them.

Might also be helpful if you listed the rest of your system (Pre and speakers).

My current system is: Bricasti M3 DAC; Rogue RP-7 (NOS) pre; Bel Canto Ref600M amps; Fyne F1-8 speakers.

Thanks in advance!

markmuse
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twoleftears
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Cary's 805 had a variable feedback control.  I don't know how many other amps were made with this feature.

markmuse OP
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Received my Van Alstine 225M amps yesterday. First impression: If listening straight out of the box is any indication, these are going to be very musical amps. There is a little bit of an edge to dynamic peaks - if I am lucky this will fade as they burn in. Otherwise I am already happy. Extraordinary performance for the money.

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smargo
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markmuse - Out of the box - i would say 90% of what i have owned  over the last 30 years - sounded really good

 

 if you can say that you still like them in 30 days - then those amps are special

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niodari
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a good point @smargo 

markmuse OP
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Out of the box - i would say 90% of what i have owned  over the last 30 years - sounded really good

 

 if you can say that you still like them in 30 days - then those amps are special

I don't entirely disagree with you. It does take some time to get to know the sonic personality of the equipment involved, but my experience with new out of box is that the items usually sound congested and harsh relative to where they will end up. 

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