A passion project! Galion Class A Amplifer TS A20.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Galion TS A20 = $3750 USD. A big thank you to the casing designer Loren Yankowsky from Alberta. Although it did cost me more than 10x compared to a stock casing from Ali express, the custom design is so worth it. Stereophile take on the TS A20 room: www.stereophile.com/content/le-studio-du-son-java-hifi-galion-eversolo-perlisten-xlo-richard-gray%E2%80%99s-power-company More info on www.galion-audio.com/pages/ts-a20-product-description

[@CarlVanDoren61]

Motorola bipolar transistors? Power transistors per bank? Kilowatt toroidal size? 400k microfarads? Typo?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@CarlVanDoren61 Output are Onsemi transistors One pair of output. 160VA x 2 transformers 400k microfarads (Not a typo) Check close up screenshots of the internal parts.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@asfdadfgdasfh4444 Thanks for the advice.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@asfdadfgdasfh4444 Haha, good idea!

[@AlphaQ922]

Nah first 2000 orders :-) u just might hit that level :-)

[@jhunter2001]

Hi Thomas, I received the A20 in good order a week or so ago. I love everything about this power amplifier. I currently have it configured with an: Allo Digione Signature streamer (on Roon), a Gustard x18 DAC, Musical Paradise MP 701 Preamplifier, and KLH 5 speakers. I primarily listen to Jazz and Classical Music. I especially like the voicing, the clarity and the soundstage. Along with the rest of the HiFi Community I am anxiously awaiting the debut of your preamplifier. Best, Jim November 21,2024

[@Prometheus1979]

Thomas, you are doing an excellent job for the community. I truly appreciate what you are doing. You bringing exceptional equipment and speakers to the majority of what people can afford. You could easily slap the audiophile badge on it and charge double to triple what you are now. Your products have also been getting high praise for your stuff from other KZbinrs .I will be purchasing your amps when I’m ready to upgrade. I wish you and your company the best luck. I know your company will succeed. You will truly become a gem for the community.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thank you, I appreciate it. I also work on giving the best customer service so it gives my company the best chance to succeed.

[@ronfreeman4687]

@@ThomasAndStereo And I agree that your price for the amp is a great value.

[@PearlAcoustics]

Congratulations Thomas! Your perseverance deserves a medal, and your delivery in your video makes me so absolutely curious to hear it! Congratulations again! From me and the team, Harley

[@johntucker5994]

Thomas, I think it's great that you source your PCB and power supply in Canada, thus supporting domestic manufacture and employment. I appreciate western companies that make an effort to try to source components domestically whenever possible. (And I'm not even Canadian....:)

[@Nonsensei-OG]

You are having the most interesting audiophile journey-adventure of anyone I know. Thank you for bringing us along with such candor and humor. Showing us how you created this amplifier, with all things remarkable and other things usually left unsaid, reminds me of when plays or TV shows "break the fourth wall" to let the audience in on the story as a performed creation, making them a part of that creation rather than mere spectators. Kudos for sharing all the aspirations and tribulations of your passion project, and in that way letting us participate in the passion of your journey.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks for the comment.

[@markhershberger9477]

If my interests and enthusiasm for any of your products aligned and if I had the disposable income, I would never hesitate in purchasing a product from you. Your trustworthiness, credibility, ethical conscience, and allegiance to excellence emanate from the body of content you have produced with Thomas and Stereo. I have gleaned a lot from your discussions over time. I’m wishing you the best with Galion and will continue to monitor…who knows, maybe a Galion product will grace my home sometime! Thank you for your work Thomas.

[@svelland1]

The best Class A amplifier This is definitely the best class A amplifier I’ve ever heard, just straight out of the box, and it sounds great, can’t imagine how it would sound when burnt in. I connected it to my Kudos Titan 808 loudspeakers, and used my Auralic Vega S1 as a preamp, it works flawlessly, got no problem driving my speakers, and they are 91dB in 8 ohms. We have timbre, 3-D sound, details, punch and deep bass, didn’t miss anything, and this is coming from a guy, that have had a lot of different hi-end setups over 35 years. MBL 101e MK II, Avantgarde Duo Omega, Estelon, JBL, Klipsch, Kudos, Bastanis OB etc with amps like MBL, Aavik, McIntosh, Mark Levinson, Krell, Accuphase, Wavac, Kondo, AN, Pass Labs and so on. All I can say after listening to Galion for some hours now, is that this got to be a bargain and a great value for your money, so grab one while you can 😃👌🏻

[@bobbyw6948]

Fabien is a brilliant designer. I use tri-amplification with his creations and the sound stage is indeed fantastic. His preamp is also marvelous. This amp must sound divine!

[@LelandPratt-nw9ix]

Sounds like you’re having a lot of fun. Congratulations on your commitment and putting your dream on the line. I started building audio products but reverted to my 9 to 5 for a steady salary. It’s great to have a job you love.

[@Maxxq123]

Wishing you all the best Thomas. Hope it becomes a hit in the audiophile world

[@therealdarcman]

Thomas this brought a tear to my eye, thanks for bringing everyone such a nice amp. Although I am not really in the market for or cant really afford such a beast now, I would certainly love to try it someday...wow, beautiful

[@michaelperry3578]

Thomas LOVES capacitors. Hell of a thing you built there Sir.

[@The-Spotlight-Kid]

Slightly strange story on capacitors: 25 years ago or maybe a bit more, An older hi-fi'er & friend & work colleague told me I really needed to change the coupling capacitors of my then-fave 'Leak' vintage model "TL(?) -25", an 2x EL34'd / per Ch' valve power amp, to then-modern polypropylene cap's on the output valve base first & told me I'll not look back then want to go through changing all cap's inside to the more accurate (yes) & better sounding (hmmm) polypropylene caps. I ordered a few of the same m/farad value to solder in after removing the original & far older U.K. made "Hunts" caps with their metal case-marked accuracy of " -10% to +30% " & caps that many (all?) u k. domestic vintage amps sold up to the early 1960's had inside. I lived in the past hifi-wise with cheap old vintage valve amps that to me, floored the then-modern Marantz, JVC or Yammy etc transistor amps, I.m.o. by a mile. I replaced only at the valve coupling points as he excitedly told me to do first saying "you'll never look back & want to change all your other caps to polyprops. After putting them in, I waited for 2 hours for warm-up playing a quiet C.D. on repeat while I went out, telling my girlfriend "leave it playing till I return" I came back & stopped the C.D. &, put a fave test-quality L.P. on, turned it up & thought "oh dear, where the heck has my good sound gone, it's ruined" To give my colleague /friend /hifi advice giver a benefit if doubt, i kept the dammed accurate polypropylenes in for 3 or 4 days untill I could stand no more & wanted my music back, do promptly soldered my original 'Hunts' caps back in ...& Voila! there was that lovely sumptuous sound back in one short soldering session. Told him at work next day about how much worse I thought they made my amp sound, he was surprised "but their accuracy is so much better than any Hunts cap'" I realised then our ears are the final decider, not accuracy windows of capacitors. Maybe it did it improve the sound of his Radford valve amp (similar, 2 x EL 34's) in his mind. I also had a Radford like his a few years later but would never have bought his polyprop cap'd amp. And Radford valve amps were my most fave, s/h dirt cheap till some hi-fi mags inc' the top-sold "Hi-fi Workd" mag told folk '"those old vintage valve power amps are brilliant in modern systems & I saw their s/h prices go up & up & up, before that, i once threw away a Rogers Cadet 3 valve pre & amp, I couldn't be bothered to order, buy & replace the power supply electrolytes for the £25 it would typically get, last time I saw one on eBay, they were bidding over £350 for the same pre & power & it was riding to whatever it may have got. (10 maybe 12 watts max from 2 x ECL 86's per ch' (& no other valves onboard the power amp as it had s/state rectifier & ECL 86's are a combined triode & an output pentode in 1 glass envelope that Dansette box record players used)

[@ewhite5381]

Best HiFi video I've ever seen. Way to bring work home, more people/companies should be like you.

[@foblivio]

Such a transparent (no pun intended) video about the background and philosophy of your latest product. Amazing! Currently enjoying your TS A75. This will sell like hotcakes! An affordable class A power amp. -Gavin

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Glad you are having a great time with the TS A75!

[@rvgr12]

Thomas, thank you for sharing this journey. It is rather enjoyable

[@ThomasAndStereo]

My pleasure!

[@ronaldmcdonald2456]

Passion is infectious, and allows Serendipity to weave her magical web. DELICIOUS project!!!

[@williamsanderson9279]

I really love the A20! I'm not sure I have even broken it in yet with only about 20-30 hours of playing, but the sound is fantastic. I have it paired with a NAD M66 preamp and either some vintage Boston Acoustic Lynnfield VR975 speakers or a new set of Zu Union 6 Supremes. The BA speakers are 91 dB through 8 ohms and the Zus are 99 dB at 8 ohms, so both are well suited for the 20 watts on tap from the A20. I was concerned that the somewhat analytical M66 would be a bit too lean for the A20, but it sounds glorious. I especially love the soundstage and instrument separation that the A20 brings to the other components. I like the treble, midrange and bass control on tap. This setup really rivals the TS 120 SE in class A!

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🙋‍♂️PASSION PROJECT, PASSION PROJECT, PASSION PROJECT 🥶👍 THOMAS YOU HAVE DONE ✅ WHAT I HAVE WANTED TO KNOW ALL MY LIFE,…WHAT IF YOU BUILT EQUIPMENT WITH ALL THE BEST PARTS AND HAD SOMEONE WHO KNEW WHAT THEY WERE DOING PUT IT TOGETHER…. NOW I KNOW…CAN NOT WAIT TO HEAR 👂 IT SOMEDAY 💚💚💚

[@carlitomelon4610]

@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461 🎵🎶🤫🎶🎵

[@MsCorbacho]

Thomas ,...only two words i need to say : thank you . There should be more people creating products like these .

[@The-Spotlight-Kid]

Totally agree with you on the subject of wattage. imo, many folk get the importance of wattage out of perspective. My old valved mono Quad amp pair, each spec'd by Quad U.K. as 15'Watts RMS (clean) from 2 X KT66 each) drove any speaker in my ave' sized, & not small living room to louder levels than anyone could comfortably sit in front of. I'd sometimes need to make that point when they read the wattage figure in the 4 or 5 page manual that came with them. Current delivery with wattage says more to me than wattage alone (valve amps aside) An old new & s/h hi-fi shop I frequented used to like to shock some wannabe amp or speaker buyers hung-up on wattage by playing a midi oscilloscopes & later a meter-proven 2 watts max music signal & 5 watts can hurt via 90'db 1'watt @ 1 metre efficient speakers, dynamic peaks do not get squashed, you don't need 300'wstts headroom & I know most folk would be surprised at the wattage they like to listen at, even when they crank it up. Doubling an amplifiers wattage adds Three Decibels to the sound, all else being the same system. 1 dB is worked out to be the smallest difference a person with normal full hearing (not old) can perceive. Three of em ain't that much for a doubling of your potential max' wattage. A 50 watt amp needs a 500 watt amp to make a noticeable difference of volume in outdoor P.A. gear which may need it, same with any amp anywhere. All above is backed Ohm's law & electro acoustic facts. Tho rooms can give box speakers some gain in the lowest mids & increasing to the deepest frequency, like when bunged close across a 45' corner, acting as a kinda horn

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

Nice ! Class A Means pedal to the metal !! 400,000Uf compasitance that's crazy 🤪 CFB - Current feed back '

[@zackw4941]

I'm excited to hear this in my system at some point! I purchased the TS120 SE demo unit Thomas sent me last year and I loved it. I did end up trading it to my friend though. Not because anything was wrong, but I'm running big Tekton Moabs in a modest size room. The TS120's bass is so strong, it was overwhelming in my room in many cases, even to me. But my friend loves it so much in his system, that he also bought the TS A75 and is now looking hard at the A20. My new benchmark across the board of my Parasound JC5 and JC2 preamp. It's the best I've heard in my room across the board. Similar signature to the TS120, but slightly more balanced and just one step up in every catagory. Maybe two steps in sound stade. I haven't heard the A75 yet, but my friend thinks he might like it even more than the TS120 in his system. So I'm really stoked to hear both, sooner or later. Keep up the good work Thomas! PS, when you make a preamp to go with the power amps, please include 12v trigger! Thank you!

[@kuisin88]

I received the amplifier today. I allocated some time during lunch hour to plug it in and turned my whole system on. I got no sound! Nothing! Not even a hum or hiss! Good, because I hadn't played any songs yet. I'm so used to hearing some sort of low volume hum from my tube amps; this had nothing. Excellent! I had a quick listening session with the A20. I will say that this amp did nothing wrong. Like Thomas mentioned, I could hear more bottom end with the A20 in my system. It was almost like it recovered the bottom end that I was not hearing with my other amps. The top end was refined, detailed, sparkling, but not intrusive at all. The midrange was smooth, not overly warm like the JC1 that I used to have. However, I did find it to be a little polite sounding (or should I say, not exaggerating in any area?). Maybe that's why I initially thought the amp had lower gain. Thomas later on explained the preamp matching will change the character of the A20. I do have a few other preamps, both tube and solid state. I guess I will roll them in to see how they sound. Note: Thomas also mentioned that it will take 100 hours for the amplifer to break in. Looking forward to see how the amplifier would after break in.

[@crtgamer2355]

Congrats, now that is what you call over engineering and at that price, crazy! I don't usually listen to the demo track at the end, but man this time it really sounded amazing.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Cool, thanks!

[@adsph]

Happy that you are able to have it built in Canada. That matters. Supporting North American companies matter. Look forward to what comes next from you. All the best.

[@TriAmpHiFi]

Yes, very much agreed.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

I try, maybe if this venture is successful, I will come out with a class AB amp and a Pre amp next year from Canada.

[@adsph]

@@ThomasAndStereo that would be great. Canadian manufacturers are doing great things.

[@DSor1]

Hi Thomas, I am very happy I bought the TS A20. The sound is just so rich, organic and non fatiguing while staying transparent and revealing. After seeing one of your comments comparing it to the A75 and the 120, I thought I might miss a bit of base, but it is just spot on for my liking in my system. Interestingly, I am finding myself drawn to the music - even when I am trying to do critical listening - as opposed to getting attracted by subtle details and movements in the soundstage, even if everything that should be in the music is in the music as far as I can tell. I guess what I am trying to say is that what comes out of my speakers is just a very believable sound reproduction. Good job. I am wondering if this will remain the same once I connect a worthy streamer to my chain, or if the sharpening the images and the extra air will change this but I can always pivot if this happens. I am loving the soundstage as well. My room does not allow for a lot of depth (as far as I know) but I am getting nice width and very good height with my current setup, which for now remains a laptop, a Hugo 2, the TS A20, and the Gravesen 3WC-10BE. Once I manage to get the streamer issue sorted out, I will update, and will write a review on Galion's website. Congrats on a job very well done!!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks for the feedback and I am so happy you got to experience what class A can do. Yes, the bass is very strong to the point people were guessing the amp is 150w to 200w at the audio show, but unlike the TS A75 and TS120 which are slightly tilted up, the TS A20 is neutral. Hopefully one day you can hear the other 2 amps to see how fun it is and both type of bass is good.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

One more thing, what is unique about the amp is detailed and information is served to you organically, so you don't have to go into critical listening mode to hear everything. Perhaps that is why you find yourself drawn to the music because you can just relax and enjoy the amp, no need to force yourself to listen in critical mode trying to find every detail in the music.

[@DSor1]

@@ThomasAndStereo looking forward to it!

[@DSor1]

@@ThomasAndStereo I completely agree. Well done!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@DSor1 For you who owns a Cayin Soul 170i, one of the best tube amp I have ever heard to say all this means a lot to me.

[@thinkIndependent2024]

Expensive !!! If what I want is to high I consider building myself, but many will pay for passion!!! Glad you are Canadian so 20 years from now I want here about a gossip magazine paying $130k to keep all rhe Passion you pit in the Amps private. Great Job Thomas

[@MsCorbacho]

I still have to think on rebuilding my house first, but i am oficcially conviced about your products . For sure my next upgrade in the future .....now the presmp ! 😮😂

[@rubenpulles7382]

Amazing story about how the stars align to bring out beautiful products, . I wish i knew somebody like you here in the netherlands to help me bring my designs to market

[@SpinnerPaddlefoot]

Thomas, Nice presentation as always about your passion project. I suspect that this class A design coupled with the high cost components would yield a pleasurable sound. Unfortunately, like your other amplifier offering, there is no way to bridge into mono. I have large Dynaudio towers that as you have mentioned in the past require considerable power. Appreciated your presentation and stories nonetheless.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

You if you have Dynaudio, you would need the TS A75 to drive them.

[@vincentc.2192]

Thank you Thomas for sharing your passinated journey and bringing this amazing product to the Hifi world!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@willwill5595]

This is the SUBLIME DIVINE of audio engineering I have been waiting for my entire life! You Sir > are an > AUDIOPHILE GOD!!!

[@soowat1190]

Wow! Unbelievable, put in so much money just on caps for voicing. Thanks for sharing the story how you've gone through. Wishing you a great success Thomas. 💙💙💙

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks, never let an audiophile be in charge of voicing and finance....my wife laughs at me, are you building a toy for yourself or are you running a business?

[@MsCorbacho]

I trully and sincerly from the heart wish you lots of sucess , the work you put in, the passion you put in , And the result a product with exceptional quality parts inside for not that much money .....bravo !

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks!

[@MsCorbacho]

I so want one now,....shame that i have other priorities at the moment ....bummer! !!!!!!!

[@mikechafe419]

If there ever is a hall of fame for audio reviewers, Thomas is a first ballot inductee.

[@quma001]

Love what you do and the story behind. Very impressive. It will sell like crazy!

[@ericstefko4852]

Thomas thank you for supporting Canadian business and economy.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

I try I try. Not going to lie, it is not easy. For example, I actually had to go get the parts from the factory here, drive it to the designer's home so he can assemble it. It is the amount of work I need to do that is insane. When I order from China, I just need to write a check and they ship to the warehouse. However, it definitely feels more rewarding building it here near my home as I am there at every stage of the assembly. I feel so much more confident in the whole process.

[@chrishmeet]

​@ThomasAndStereo I decided to purchase your amp and I am waiting delivery. Even though I didn't need a power at the moment, I felt you went over and beyond in R&D and belive this amp won't disappoint based on that alone. Secondly being Canadian I appreciate supporting local industry and keeping food and a roof over Canadians. I look forward to this amp, it will be powering the bouchardt S400 mrk 2.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@chrishmeet Thank youuuuuuu

[@alpro3714]

Congratulations, it looks like an amazing product. Glad that you offer a competing product to the Musical Fidelity A1 and Sugden. Class A amps are usually un-affordable. The A1 was my first 20 watts pure Class A back in the days, sounded very warm and "musical" but it fried after a few years. I am looking forward to hearing the TS A20. I know, I'll invite you for a great supper one of these days and ask you to bring it for a fun ride on my system.

[@davebutler3905]

Thanks Thomas. I'd love to see a video of the designer explaining his philosophy and decision making. Especially how the speaker current is sensed and fed back.

[@arunaryan1983]

Canadians love their CAPS.....First Angela Gilbert Yeung and now Thomas and Stereo :D

[@ThomasAndStereo]

It is a Canadian thing :)

[@moogoomoogoo5990]

You are a great salesman. I want to buy one now. 😂

[@defkon99]

Great Thomas!! Very interested in the preamp!!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Soon soon!

[@jamestartaglia7686]

Is it tube or solid​@@ThomasAndStereo

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@jamestartaglia7686 preamp is tube

[@jamestartaglia7686]

@ThomasAndStereo how much h will it be...I have two CARY audio tube pre and there sold state the best sounding is slp2002 with mulllards!!!!!

[@jamestartaglia7686]

I also think it would have looked cool with clear plexiglass top on your amps!

[@moukiebengal9753]

another giant killer !!! congrat Thomas for all the dedication into this passion project.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks a milion!!

[@megrey6926]

A tube preamp with the tubes hidden in the chassis would be nice.

[@psyphonyxaudio]

Thrilled for you and glad to hear this journey. =) ... Looking forward to more listens on your gear =)

[@ThomasAndStereo]

More to come!

[@Voidoid77]

Top class, Thomas. You're a one-off guy. I wish you every success and a hugely selling, rave-reviewed power amp. All power to you; your integrity & conscientiousness to deliver high quality hi-fi products @ affordable prices is extremely admirable & most honourable, indeed. Very best wishes from a Scotsman in Japan... (p.s. I may start saving *now* - look out for an order from H/shima, JPN sometime early next year!))...

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Much appreciated!

[@Voidoid77]

@@ThomasAndStereo I lived in Montreal for 2.5 years in the mid-90's working in independent label music distribution: What a beautiful city & such great people. Mon Francais n'est pas tres bon, mais ai fait de mon mieux pour parler le français du lycée et de la première année d'université, et les Québécois ont été très gentils. Ils semblaient également apprécier les Écossais = résultat !

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@Voidoid77 Mon français n'est pas très bon non plus mais j'essaie.

[@Voidoid77]

@@ThomasAndStereo - Agreed! C'est tout ce que nous pouvons faire, Thomas. Cependant, j'ai constaté que les habitants de la province de Québec étaient très heureux que j'aie fait de mon mieux. Je ne peux pas demander plus que cela... Mes meilleurs vœux à vous et à votre famille.

[@thomastsiopoulos8597]

Hi Thomas - big fan. I bought the TS A75 and I love it. I will most likely end up buying the TS A20 amp but I am going to hold off as it would likely not get a lot of playing time as I would be waiting for the pre amp. For the A75 amp I am currently using the Freya + and I am waiting for your pre amp to match this amp. Not to put pressure on you but please do something on the pre amp side.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Ah, it has to be perfect before I launch the preamp

[@thomastsiopoulos8597]

Ok - I am sure it will be worth the wait….

[@The-Spotlight-Kid]

@@ThomasAndStereo That's the stuff! "I have simple tastes, i'm always satisfied with the best" (Oscar Wilde) .... "the best for my money, even if I have to wait a while" (me)

[@theaustralianconundrum]

What power does it draw? My Rotel RB-1582MKII is 550 watts @ 240Volts here in Australia. I love my Rotel gear!

[@frankmause2006]

I hope one day we will see a Galion Audio preamplifier!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

This winter!

[@christiantessier1661]

I want to pre order 😃one

[@ptg01]

A gazillion capacitors at home ? You must have a VERY UNDERSTANDING wife !!! :) Well done Thomas... Trying to understand.. Waiting for the TS Navy tube preamplifier !!!

[@francisdelacruz6439]

One characteristic of real high end to ultra high end components I find is when you have a hard time determining how it sounds like. The component just sounds like the components prior to it in your audio chain. Like the sound characteristic changes based on other components you use like when you listen to a loudspeaker its character changes based on the amp / pre-amp you use with other components. You describe this Class A dual mono amp like such component. A loudpeaker that impressed me before was the Revel Salon for its price - real high end sound. They have a new line up less espensive the Performa F228be, could match well with this amp at 90db sensitivity at about less than usd 7k per pair. Could match well with this amp. Cheers, waiting for the time of your real assault on the ultra high end, hehehe. (chassis design I think matters too in that bulge bracket...)

[@ThomasAndStereo]

I remember that speaker also measured really well.

[@eltalibanoverdad]

Brilliant video! One of your best. Really informative,and easy to understand

[@Novilicious]

You have my attention and respect. Great job good sir!!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robk5745]

I have some new Zu DWX speakers on the way, this would likely be a match made in heaven. What is a recommended pre-amp for this model amp Thomas? Tube or solid state preamp?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Either tube or solidstate will work. If you want fast dynamics, then solidstate. You can even just plug it directly to the DAC, I have good results that way actually.

[@robk5745]

@@ThomasAndStereoso not very picky then, that’s great news. Great job on the new build Thomas!

[@normloo1590]

Bravo Thomas!!

[@DrNoahBoddy004]

And so, output impedance is another important aspect of design as well. Speaker sensitivities of 89dB and higher (Klipsch)(Zu Audio) yes, and thank you (Lowther)!

[@davecroft2991]

Congrats!!! Looks like you are really having fun. Cheers!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

I am!

[@billbloomfield4972]

Bravo !!! Well done.

[@keithhorton4990]

Congratulations on finally getting this to market!! 4k... going to save up a bit 😊

[@JRadian]

$3750 is getting closer to things like Nelson Pass XA25 and XA30.8, but you ARE using my personal favorite capacitor the Jupiter Copper Foils :) Leave it to Thomas to mention his competition, the A1 clone..

[@NemoPropaganda]

your experience with capacitors is the same as my experience with furniture, completely unintentionally every single piece of furniture I like happens to be absolutely top dollar :(

[@jeffchristian6798]

Impressive presentation. I want one. You make a helluva sales pitch.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

$ 50 an hour labour that's brilliant. In Australia, take your car for service or someone out to the house start taking $ 150 to $ 200 per hour about $ 136 to $ 182 Canada. So I reckon you are lucky.

[@charlesnr]

Despite You Tube and optical TV output, this is the best sound ever on this music cut. Only using AE 100 2 and old REL T3 sub.

[@TriAmpHiFi]

What is U-Toob's audio specification? Sample rate etc.

[@shogo3300]

Thomas - lol love this video. Did you know how many nasi lemak's and char kway teow's i had to sacrifice to buy those different capacitors to try out on my Musical Paradise dac and Preamp? Passion Project! Passion Project! lol

[@Hungho-jd9pb]

Love… love… your review as always. Next?? Budget on get my hands on your products.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏…….

[@GavinHodgson]

Thomas, you bought USSA to the market AMAZING!

[@Gez492]

Loving your work Thomas can you make the logo smaller though. It does dominate a bit too much

[@TriAmpHiFi]

I've been black markering over everyone's printing & logos for years. Including brand new components I've purchased. It's too obtrusive. I just can't tolerate it.

[@Gez492]

@TriAmpHiFi I'm sure you'll get it right, maybe a half size brass or gold logo to delineate the difference to the other classes in the range.

[@sunnykfc]

No XLR input?

[@khong9146]

Thanks for the passionate contribution to the community! Could the TA20 handle the dyna heritage special bookshelf, which require quite high power to drive....

[@ThomasAndStereo]

At 85 db, you probably better off with a more powerful amp like the TS A75.

[@riccitone]

Omg…dream amp. Period. You are hitting these out of the park! What you’re doing for is so unique and we’re all so much better for it 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Will it sound weird - or damage the amp - to use xlr to rca converters? Love my SPL preamp, but it has only xlr out 😞

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks. Oh its fine to use the converters.

[@riccitone]

@@ThomasAndStereosweet 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@wundyboy]

uhhh this is sooo tempting... a masterclass Amp with soul! Congratulations!

[@fabien7079]

Congratulation Thomas! Maybe have the option for clear anodize.

[@AlphaQ922]

Thomas u should try to get Canadian Dave Reich of the early Classe fame , to work with you … and Fabian.. Dave was renown for his Class A amps and the DR9.., which are still highly valued today.

[@ChadLetourneaurhavoc]

I would love to make a home speaker to rival the quality of the Amp using your speaker crossover as it is such excellent quality

[@luksocat]

Have you ever had the chance to experience a Steinway Lyngdorf setup? Would love to hear your thoughts vs a traditional equal value setup. A client of mine purchased the Model D, and additionally will be wiring their entire home for immersed sound. Will get to have a brief experience in the coming year once the home is complete 😁 but I'm curious how the sound would compare to setups you've experienced.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Not the setup but just the amp, it is very good.

[@luksocat]

@@ThomasAndStereo hope you get to review the Model B's or higher one day.

[@alexambroise111]

Hey Thomas! Young guy with a totally low student budget. I find my stereo system way too bright and I'm looking to see if I can swap some stuff out to get some warmth while keeping some clarity: I have a NAD 314 amp and old Mission 700 bookshelf speakers. Should I get a sub? Or should I swap out the speakers? Or should I sell everything else and get another setup?

[@jaredpmoser]

Interested in a comparison to Shiit Aegir 2

[@lh6135]

Morning Thomas, can I check if you are planning to produce TS A20 with XLR input? Thank you for taking time to read

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks, there are no plans to make a TS A20 with XLR

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

Thomas, I hope you put in a balance and remote control on your preamp. Balance control sometimes is critical in getting correct imaging and soundstage.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@JohnLee-db9zt sadly I did not.

[@JohnLee-db9zt]

@@ThomasAndStereo That’s a shame. I modded my preamp to have two volume controls with remote, one for each channel because I didn’t want to degrade the sound by adding another component in the signal path. I stay away from the ubiquitous Alps Blue pot (noticeably degrades sound) and use a stepped resister attenuator volume control or inductive volume control (preferred).

[@ywsx6489]

i spent about 4k on a diy class A amp with dragon oil components and custom cnc chassis. how are you able to sell the TS A20 for sub 4k including labour!?

[@carminedesanto6746]

As a Classe’ DR3-VHC owner from back in the day I truly appreciate what you’ve done here ! Once again CONGRATULATIONS 🍾 BTW,are you going to show it at the upcoming Toronto Audiofest??

[@contemporaryartist6542]

Looks First Watt comparable. Lovely work.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Similar design concept, yup! Current feedback design.

[@FelixSmith-b4g]

Thomas I love your passion project TS A20. Any chance you will engage in a multi channel Amp in the future? It would be amazing!

[@samuilc8000]

It is a direct competition to some of Nelson Pass First Watt amps. Same price range and same power output. 🤔

[@jonathanpoppleton1010]

Hi Thomas , I hope this is successful for you . Don't know if this is feasible , can you implement a switch to turn the amp to a Balanced mono block?

[@CharlesSelva]

I like your quote dragon oil capacitors😂😂😂😂 😂❤!

[@EricRosenfield]

When will you unveil that Navy preamp tho?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Still working on the sound. No idea.

[@MisterChibs]

Looks amazing Thomas! 🍻

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Good for u Thomas!!

[@andrecaron6195]

I don't think you've reinvented the wheel. I have at home a $900 used Linn Majik integrated amp and it sounds great. I wish you good luck.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@andrecaron6195 There are many great amp out there and congrats on finding audio nirvana with your Linn.

[@joeycastillo1496]

Love your amps !

[@carlitomelon4610]

Bravo Mr T Your passion child deserves to succeed! I hope you left a little cash in the margin to feed your family too.😅 I had concerns about that Jupiter foil/wax capacitor being too close to a heat source... You wouldn't want to rename it the Icarus! Any chance the preamp will have a *BALANCE* control?? (Ask Loic about asymmetric rooms and keeping the image centred ;-)

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Yeah, we double check to make sure it is ok for the heat. No balance control on the preamp :(

[@carlitomelon4610]

@@ThomasAndStereo Noooooo! The lack of balance control on my new Hestia 12th was the only disappointment. Lucky for me my Bryston amp has volume trimmers on the rear panel for each channel, so I can cheat;-) Sounds like you should be charging 5K for the new amp. Thanks for mentioning that is not suitable for my LRS. I did however look up what it would cost to use Jupiter caps in my Musical Paradise 701mk2....ouch!

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@carlitomelon4610 Yup, Loic spent about $800 for his DAC.

[@carlitomelon4610]

@@ThomasAndStereo So far I'm happy with V-caps or Mundorf SGO EVO supreme for coupling caps in monthly rotation.....seems like the Jupiters are a real departure from neutral?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@carlitomelon4610 Jupiter for me is more neutral than Mundorf. If I put Mundorf in, the bass would be stronger at the expense of mids.

[@sc51153826]

Thomas Congrats Awe-inspiring achievement🤩🤩🤩 Looking forward to the preamp and the reviews on the combo soon😍😍😍 You are my STAR🤭👍👍👍

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Haha, thanks.

[@dagwallander9265]

Hi Thomas, when will you review the trio10/Heil? Thanks for your passion!

[@devduttpatnaik1766]

Congratulations Thomas! Which of your 3 amps would pair best with the Magnepan 1.7is ?

[@ThomasAndStereo]

@@devduttpatnaik1766 Maybe the TS A75 or my upcoming new amp after summer

[@jharismaiden]

Very exciting! Definitely something I’ll look at for an amp upgrade in future. Will the matching Navy preamp have XLR inputs?

[@ingosusingph.d8702]

Looks like a phenomenal product, congratulations!! So based on your comments, pairing it with the Lumin T3 as a preamp/DAC/streamer will likely be ‘fast and transparent’…? Any thoughts?

[@ColocasiaCorm]

Damn you Thomas. Don’t make me want this amp. Don’t make me like you

[@anthonyhopkin]

I'm sold Thomas. Want it? Definitely! Greetings to you and yours.

[@ThomasAndStereo]

Thanks, check out Steve Huff's community page for a second opinion.