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The video discusses the speaker's experience with the Galion Audio TS A75 stereo power amplifier, highlighting its features, sound quality, and comparisons with other amplifiers like the Schiit Audio Vidar 2. The speaker emphasizes the TS A75's balanced sound, clarity, and micro detail, praising its performance despite some minor issues. The amplifier is recommended for its sound quality and clean, precise sound reproduction, offering a good value for its price range. Details about tube testing, cable connections, speaker pairings, and sound comparisons contribute to the overall positive review of the Galion TS A75 amplifier.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker shares their experience using the Galion Audio TS A75 stereo power amplifier for 3 to 4 months. The amplifier delivers 75 watts at 8 ohms and 100 watts at 4 ohms, with a well-designed power supply for stable current output. The price is $1,495, and there may be slight transformer noise but no other noticeable noise. It is recommended to handle connections with care and turn on the amplifier last after pre-amplifier stages are stable to avoid pop sounds. The speaker also mentions using the amplifier with the Schiit Audio Freya+.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses testing different tubes in the Freya+ gain stage, ultimately preferring the stock JJ 6SN7 tubes for synergy with the Galion A75. They also mention trying XLR and RCA cables with a passive preamplifier and finding no significant sound quality difference, noting XLR cables offer better noise control. Additionally, they talk about connecting a subwoofer directly to the Galion TS A75 using a Canare 4S8 cable for more gain. The speaker shares their experience pairing the amplifier with Pioneer TAD S-1EX towers and JBL L100 Classic 75th Limited Edition speakers, noting better synergy with the S-1EX towers due to the JBL speakers being 4 ohms and experiencing slightly less bass control. Overall, they praise the Galion TS A75 as a good sounding power amplifier for its price.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the TS A75 Tube Amp’s sound quality, including its wide, transparent, and balanced sound. The amp pairs well with Pre-DACs and Pre stages, offering a cohesive and skillful sound with clean midrange and extended high frequencies. Despite slightly loose bass control resembling a Tube Amp, the amp does not produce a bright high-frequency sound, making it suitable for those sensitive to brightness. At low listening levels, the amp delivers clean and precise sound up to 95-98 dB range, with some background noise above 90 dB. Comparisons to other amplifiers like Accuphase E-4000 reveal differences in soundstage depth and stereo image precision, as well as bass control and immediacy. Further comparisons with Schiit Audio Vidar 2 are mentioned for later commentary.
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In this part of the video, the speaker compares the TS A75 power amplifier to the Vidar 2 from Schiit Audio. The TS A75 is more expensive at around $1,500 while the Vidar 2 is priced at $800. The TS A75 is praised for its micro detail, cleanliness, clarity, and stereo image, whereas the Vidar 2 is noted for its depth and warm sound. The TS A75 is recommended for clearer and more precise sound, while the Vidar 2 offers a warmer tone. Despite the price difference, the TS A75 is seen as providing a higher level of performance in sound quality but may lack slightly in power delivery, particularly for those desiring a punchier and more defined lower end. Additionally, the build quality of the TS A75 is commended, with the only complaint being about the small equipment footers.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses how they added their own Maglev footers to a device for isolation. They note that using a passive preamplifier can result in slightly better immediacy and a punchier sound. The overall sound quality is described as clean, neutral, and precise across the frequency range. The speaker recommends the Galion TS A75 for its good performance and sound quality.