rocketiii's System Updated

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AGD Audion Mkiii GanFET Monoblocks

Description

Avantgarde Duo Omega’s produce a wonderfully dynamic sound. I’ve had these nearly 20 years and haven’t found anything yet that I prefer (but looking at Vivid Giya G2S2).


The Audion Mkiii amps replaced my Atmasphere S30 OTL amp. The AGD Audions are better in every way and are less costly to run/maintain. These amps deliver a fantastic soundstage with truly superb transients. My aim is to create a 'live' sound and with a live recording these amps really take you to the venue.


The KT88 'valve' is actually the GanFET power stage. I purchased these amps in Mkii version and was able to easily update to Mkiii status simply by swapping with new Gantubes. The Mkii Audion was fabulous but the Mkiii Audion is even better. There is more detail even at very low level and the dynamics are even more startling. I'm not great at describing things in audiophile terms but with the Audions I just feel the music is more enjoyable. 
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Room Details

Dimensions: 45’ × 13’  X large
Ceiling: 9’

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    I recently heard the AGD GaN amps at an audio show and was impressed w/ the sound and looks.

    mjcmt

    Owner
    Hi @jond system is TechDAS Air Force V / SME V / Dynavector XV-1t, Mola Mola Makua preamp with phono stage, Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC, Auarlic Aries G2 Streamer, AGD Audion Mkiii monoblocks, Avantgarde DUO Omega horns, PS Audio P10 regenerator. Other no longer used items in rack are PS Auidio BHK Pre and PS Audio Stellar phono.

    rocketiii

    Looking good Rocket! Can you detail the rest of your system besides the Gan monos and Avant-Gardes?

    jond

    WOW! Gorgeous system and huge props for wire management!

    lalitk

    Really like this system! Clean and well thought out.

    jeff1225

    Owner
    @dj and ‘Helpline Operator’ loud is fantastic!

    rocketiii

    “The The”. Awesome!!!!  I’m a huge fan. I can only imagine that piano solo from Uncertain Smile playing on that system.

    dj

    Owner
    Thanks toro3 - speaker cables are routed through the wall into the garage and then into the lounge directly behind each speaker.

    rocketiii

    This system definitely speaks for itself. I must say, though, cable management appears exceptional!

    toro3

    Very nice.

    jeffrey125

    That looks like a beautiful system, well considered, and likely full of life, as I have always found horns to be. Nicely done!

    dtorc

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