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In Reply to: RE: I like the "save a crapload of money" part.... posted by AbeCollins on May 03, 2022 at 15:34:07
Here's an even bigger "crapload of money" saved. Schiit Freya+( NOS 6SN7's) and the Classdaudio Mini GaN 3. Easily under $2K total IF you can find 4 nice NOS or ANOS 6SN7's. Works wonders with speakers in the low 90's and up in efficiency. ( 125 watts into 8/, 175 watts into 4) I like this amp (and combo) a lot and I'm a tube guy with two P-P's and an SET.
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Interesting. Looks like Classdaudio now has a more powerful Mini GaN 5 that costs only a little more.
Yes, if one needs more power, that's a no-brainer for an additional $100.
In my case, the two speakers I use in this particular set-up are both simple loads 94db and above in efficiency. The "3" in this case is plenty adequate. What's most surprising is that after over a month of listening, I'm in no hurry to put either of my tube amps back in the system.
ASR's review of the Mini GaN 5 was quite negative, (see link below). Issues included high distortion, high load sensitivity, and failure to meet specifications.
Dmitri Shostakovich
I dismissed that negative review long ago by simply listening to the amp. If it would have failed that test, it would have been returned. I think they also gave a negative review to a much pricier GaN amp. Maybe the one sold by Underwood, but I'm not sure. Bottom line is that all my testing is done by ear. I'm sure my SET would receive a negative review spec-wise as well. I really have little use for that site to be honest, but it's an each to his own hobby and of course, YMMV.
What we hear is the final arbitrator.
Dmitri Shostakovich
Then why the continued references to a site that judges quality strictly by measurements?
You bet. But in most cases,(mine included) it takes some time and experience to separate from reviews/reviewers and trust one's own ear. As you say, the final arbitrator.
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