Alsozone GaN Mono amps

Started by HAL, September 19, 2026, 02:02:02 AM

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HAL

Interesting GaN Monoblock amps with 150W capability with an external 48V/5A smps.  You can also get a GaN 48V/5A SMPS for $40 from another seller on Amazon.

It is based on the ACME ACM8816 GaN single amplifier IC that takes up to 96KHz I2S Bus or 192KHz TDM digital data input data directly to a PWM Class D output stage.  The idea of the PowerDAC from a few years ago on an IC.

Very interesting.


ejk

Quote from: HAL on September 19, 2026, 02:02:02 AMInteresting GaN Monoblock amps with 150W capability with an external 48V/5A smps.  You can also get a GaN 48V/5A SMPS for $40 from another seller on Amazon.

It is based on the ACME ACM8816 GaN single amplifier IC that takes up to 96KHz I2S Bus or 192KHz TDM digital data input data directly to a PWM Class D output stage.  The idea of the PowerDAC from a few years ago on an IC.

Very interesting.



Since you are the resident Mad Scientist let us know how they work out
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HAL


Nick B

Hi Rich,

Am curious how this latest GaN compares to the other GaN units you've tried. Do let us know after this unit has some hours on it.

Nick
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HAL

Here is the pair of Alsozone GaN Mono amps without the 48V/5A GaN smps.  They are small! 

They quote 150W into 8 Ohms, 300W into 4 Ohms at 1% THD. 

Next to see what they sound like with some Magnepan LRS speakers.


ejk

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