Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?


The time has come to put to the people a listening test of some of the better

current "Contenders" in the race for Best Class D GaNFET Sound.

 

The existing media can not manage such an undertaking for many reasons.

This event will help consumers decide which products best meet their needs.

 

I have not heard all the players but will suggest these names for inclusion in this comparison.

 

1. Mola Mola 

2. Atmasphere 

3. AGD

4. Bel Canto

5. NAD

6. ?

7. ?

8. ?

 

Finale Aavik vs winner of above 

 

Event will be held either in Seattle or the Bay Area.

 

We can support about three more brands in this comparison.  

It will be setup as an A/B audience listening event

comparison starting with the two lowest MSRP products.

 

 

After the seven A/B comparisons one amp would emerge as the audience favorite.

This winner would then go head to head with the Aavik in the 8th round.

 

I will plan this for a July-August 2023 event open to the public.

 

I now open this to further discussion, ideas and suggestions for the last three slots.

 

 

 

128x128jeffseight

A class D amp shootout is a great idea.

The winner should then go against a reference amp (A/AB) in the same price segment.

This will attract attention from manufacturers.

If you include a Peachtree in the competition, then maybe avoid it’s preamp and inbuilt DAC.

 

I am in the Pacific Northwest and would be interested and may have something to bring. Please keep us informed as this develops.

SPdude- yes level matching is a must. Blind most likely.

 

Tag- The comparison to an a or a/b is a good thought  but which one?

The Class Ds will range in MSRP from $3k to $10k with the Aavik as an 

outlier. So where do you draw the MSRP line for a legit comparison?

Or just get an $7k Luxman and call it good.