Gilberto González Penilla on Apr 06, 2023

The amplifier is wonderful, the treble and bass sound incredible. The voices are very clear. I don't regret buying it. I had a problem with some tubes and Thomas quickly solved the problem. Congratulations on this great product Thomas.

Rick Coste on May 01, 2023

I'm a vinyl enthusiast who has always had both feet in the solid state world. I've always had an eye on tube amps and finally decided it was time. After many hours of watching reviews and doing research I finally settled on the Galion TS120. I've watched Thomas' YouTube channel for a few years and trusted his judgement and experience.
The amp was delivered last week. Since then I've been mesmerized at the sound. I have over 1200 LPs, and after hearing the signal through the Galion I want to play them all through it. It's like re-experiencing my collection. This is not a paid endorsement. I purchased the Galion on faith and extensive research and I'm not disappointed. The literature states a 300 hour break-in period and all I can think is "it gets better than this - how is that possible???". I've played rock, jazz, and 90s alternative over the last few days and I finally understand the meaning of "holographic" sound. I never quite understood the term before, but how can you until you hear it?
Thank you Thomas!

John Collier on Apr 23, 2023

I'm pairing the standard silver version with the Adrenal 1723 towers and I have spent my life looking for this sound. I have spent tens of thousands of dollars chasing the dragon. This is a fire breathing, deep, wide, dynamic....everything of a pairing!!! The amp sounded great on my Emerald Physics too but this is absolutely nuts!!! No sub & a tube amp?? What in the world are you waiting for??

Darren on Mar 17, 2023

I was one of the few lucky ones that had the opportunity to demo both models. The Galion is a fantastic addition to any audiophile's collection. With both standard and special edition available, both versions provide a big soundstage with plenty of detail. The special edition however, is exceptional. Both versions have class A and A/B, but the special edition in class A provides a smoother and more balanced sound that's hard to find in other amplifiers. When I say smooth, dont mistake that as being rolled off. Full details are still present. Working with Thomas, the company owner, is a pleasure, and he goes above and beyond to ensure his customers are satisfied. Thomas, since he's still a relatively small business offers next level personal support throughout the buying process. Overall, the Galion experience is a top-notch choice for those seeking an exceptional sound experience and customer service.

Jérôme Jannot on May 20, 2023

Je viens de recevoir le Galion TS120 SE . J’étais ravi et rassuré en voyant la caisse d’expédition. Du solide! En parlant de solide, l’alimentation est surprenante de lourdeur. (Malgré mes 100kg…) On peut préciser que le suivi de la commande avec les mises à jour et conseils personnalisés sont remarquables voire unique.
Je n’ai eu le temps que de faire un petit test en Classe A (1H) et en Classe AB . J’ai conscience que le rodage est important, mais déjà quelle puissance! Je l’ai branché sur mes SONUS Faber Olympica on wall et c'est déjà bien mieux . J’ai vu la revu de Steve Huff qui ne jure que par la classe A et je le comprends. C’est une réussite. Par contre la classe AB est très fluide, très douce, comme un vieux Bordeaux. Cette dernière semble appropriée pour de longues écoutes.
Dans les 2 cas c’est très détaillé , très précis, avec des graves très présents (Et quel impact en classe A qui semble plus puissante que la classe AB) et des aigus qui gagnent en douceur et détails. (le twitter des Sonus Faber est mis à l’honneur). La scène sonore est ample sans être trop présente (sans ce que Mr Thomas appelle « listening fatigue »).
L'amélioration est immédiatement bluffante. Pour moi, s'il faut attendre le rodage ou faire des tests en aveugle pour se convaincre, c'est que l'achat ne valait pas la dépense.
Bravo M.Thomas! Merci M.Stereo!

Eduardo Sanabria on May 22, 2023

At Axpona 2023 I stubbled with the Galion tube integrated amplifier and was intrigued by what I heard at a reasonable price. I would normally research the hell out of a product before purchasing but this time I decided to trust my ears and give it a chance.
Thomas's personal service and communication were top-notch from start to finish and the Gallion arrived safely packaged at my doorstep in a few days.
My system has a neutral sound with a precise and sharp stereo image presentation. I was afraid I'd get a soft and tubey sound with the Galion, but after a few minutes of listening to it, all my worries vanished (considering the tubes were brand new).
First of all, F&^#k 30w is a lot of power! is more than enough to run my Dynaudio Contour 20 speakers to uncomfortably high sound pressure levels without any discernible distortion, I do have a small room though (11' x 12'). Running the integrated amplifier in Class A produced a beautiful neutral sound, full of texture and detail. The stereo image gained more depth and what I would define as a precise rendition of space around instruments and voices.
Changing the Galion to class AB makes it sound more like a solid-state amplifier and it also gains a bit more control of the speakers. I did not preferer the sound or feel the need for more control, so I stayed in class A mode. The Galion has made me enjoy my music all over again.

Patrick Ottone on Jun 01, 2023

Wow! My speakers came alive. This amp really powers and controls the 4 15” drivers on my pure audio project trio 15’s. Soundstage is huge , dynamic, sweet mids, and the emotional experience I like is there in spades. Also I hear the full spectrum of the music. Non fatiguing listening sessions. Highly recommended. Great job Thomas !

Richard Waldegrave on Jun 04, 2023

I ordered the SE Galion with the Shuguang KT88-Z tubes. Thomas has been terrific to communicate with and my goodness I didn't know my elderly Mordaunt Short MS3.5 speakers could sound so good. Really wonderful. Big soundstage, heaps of bass, clear sweet highs and warm midrange. I'm very happy and looking forward to finishing the GR Research NX Otica's I'm in the process of building. Well done Thomas wholeheartedly recommended.

Alistair on June 09, 2023

I already have a really good Class D integrated amplifier, but I wanted to understand what an integrated Class A tube amplifier could offer.  Respecting the views of Thomas, I had a look at the specs for this ‘ears-unheard’ amplifier – enough power -Class A 30w/channel –check, high build quality -check, easy biasing –check, subwoofer outputs –check, neutral sound –check, good reviews from others –check.  I took the plunge and ordered a Galion TS120 Special Edition with the optional tube cage, and Shuguang KT-88Z tubes.   

Thomas was very responsive to my enquiries and order, and the unit arrived well packed and in good time.  The amplifier was set up with a SONY HAP-Z1ES server as the source, and KEF R3 speakers (87dB sensitivity, 8Ω (min 3.2Ω) impedance) and two KEF KC-62 subwoofers.  I switched on, biased for Class A, and wow –what a great clean sound with a wide soundstage and solid bass from the get-go.  Individual instruments and voices were easy to pinpoint across the soundstage.  The speakers just ‘disappeared’ and I am very impressed, even at this early stage of break-in.  I have yet to switch to listen to the Class AB option, as Class A has proven to be so good. 

While I do not really classify myself as an audiophile, but rather someone who really likes well-recorded and great music, I really like what I heard using familiar material.  (eg. Daft Punk - Random Access Memories, Buena Vista Social Club, The Whitlams - Eternal Nightcap, Nils Frahm – Solo Remains, Vangelis, - Invisible Connections, Janet Seidel – Midnight Jazz Lounge).  They all sounded great, revealing details, space and depth I had not noted before.  There is plenty of power for the medium efficiency speakers (I measured a clean and healthy 90dB or more from my listening position 3m from the speakers, with the volume set at about 9 o’clock on the volume dial.)  

The amplifier exudes a high build quality, is very quiet and comes with a solid and useful, quality remote control.  I look forward to many more listening hours with this marvellous Galion integrated amplifier. Thank you Thomas for a great product that sounds fantastic.regardsAlistair

Marlon Burger on Jun 17, 2023

Thomas,First of all, excuse my english. I'm from the Netherlands so it's not my language.My livingroom is a serious bass killer so when i want to listen, i have curtains which i hang on 3 walls. This results in major acoustic improvement. But Now,... even without curtains, unbroken fresh out the box,I've got serious tight, nuanced bass with my Galion and the best is yet to come ?..... cause still playing class AB.My set:- Galion T120 SE tube amplifier,Z- tubes.- Ifi zen streamer- RME ADI-2 DAC fs- DIY serious high end floorstanding speakers (very expensive crossovers); speakers 2 x 8" Scan Speak woofers, Accuton ceramos mids and tweeters from a company called Speakerland.nl- QED reference 40 interlinks.-Supra Quardax speakercable.- CD player: Alesis masterlink ML 9600 (for now)I've done PA for allmost 11 years (as a sound engineer.did i say that right ?)Just to give a tiny bit of my background. It took a while to find the right speaker and just as long (including saving up) to find "my amplifier". I went from dynacord pa amp to Denon mono blocks to yamaha, LSA Warp1 class D, than leveling up to Classé ca2200, Mark Levinson nr.333. All 2nd hand and the last one cost me a lot to repair. Didn't know when i bought it. Classé and ML sounded smooth with nice bass but no punch. I tried the Hegel H590 and i realy liked it but i decided to go for a TS120 SE. Now for the next 3 to 4 years. i found what i've been looking for. i finaly found it.Thanx. Marlon 

JD on Jun 20, 2023

I’m about half way through the 300 hour burn-in recommendation. I’m starting to appreciate just how amazing this amp is. Here's some initial standout impressions:

- Sound stage depth. The amp really adds depth to the stage. I was surprised just how distinct some instruments and sounds were in front or behind one another.
- Realism. The music sounds real, as if the instrument/sound is actually in my room. I’ve been caught off guard a few times when not paying attention. Found myself sharply looking around thinking someone else was in my room was making a noise. Nope, just part of the music! Plus, I can close my eyes and imagine the a person singing, a guitar being strummed, a drum being hit.
- The music envelopes me. I’ve found myself getting goosebumps to my music much more. And, I find myself sitting down to just LISTEN to music much more as well, instead of having it on in the background (which I still do, and the above catches my attention often).
- Remote volume adjustment. Smooth. Really smooth. I don’t know why, but I really appreciate how the remote works with the volume.

Critique: Do you like to listen in the dark? Do you want to enjoy the beauty of the glowing tubes with the lights turned off? Well too damn bad! The lights double as a lighthouse signal for night sailing. Yah, they’re bright. I actually put black carpet tape over the LEDs. Helps a lot.

Tim Inouye on Jun 29, 2023

The TS120 SE sounded smooth and clear from the beginning and has only gotten better with use.I love tube amps, having purchased in the past the Unison Simply Italy 8-watt integrated, Willsenton R8, and a DIY Elekit 300B single ended TU 8600S amp; all have their strengths and personalities and the Galion encompasses all their good qualities. I love being able to easily hear and follow the bass line which I find much more difficult on my other tube and transistor amps. Hearing a note dissolve to nothing at the end of a song or in a quiet passage is so realistic and moving. The timber of stringed instruments is so natural. Violins, cellos, string bass and guitars all fill the room with their resonance. They sound like they’re life-sized and playing in the room. All those audiophile phrases trying to describe it analytically fall by the wayside and I find myself letting the music flow over and around me. Yeah, I know I’ve said this in the past and then quickly became seduced into finding something new and better. I find myself switching between the magical Elekit amp (the warm 300B sound) and the Galion (the overall clarity and bass quality). When listening to the 120SE, I prefer class A with the tone control set to “A”, but I find some songs do sound better with tone set to “B” or “T” and using the bass and treble controls to suit your taste. There isn’t a huge swing on the bass or treble controls, but what’s available is enough. Thomas, the Galion is an amazing amp. Well done!

Pete N on July 13, 2023

Over 45 years of audiophilism, I’ve listened to hundreds of amplifiers and owned dozens, some 5 times the price of the Galion ST120SE.So its difficult to describe how astonishingly good the Galion is without sounding trite.It is the best amp I’ve owned, but it surpasses others in the most amazing ways.Yes, it has a fabulous, open, free sound stage and is reveling of micro-details without being harsh or in any way fatiguing.The bass in tracks like Kodo’sDaraijinreveals full, textured (and sometimes unnerving) levels of realism. And it drives my current hungry Vandersteens with ease (@86dB efficiency).But it is so much more…Ethereal?The word that comes to mind is transformative. I sat riveted listening to my test tracks, like I’ve never experienced before.I literally couldn’t get up.I heard new things, not just better things.Crazy levels of natural realism.Hypnotic.As Rickie Lee Jones was sitting in my living room, I kept asking myself, ‘was that always there?’And for the price and service?Forget it.Stop looking and press ‘buy now!’

Derrick Francis on Aug 14, 2023

Last night I had the opportunity to focus on the TS120 and in doing so I was actually comparing it my Bryston B100SST
I decided to use the speakers that I had designed some time ago that were loosely based on the LS3 5a. I upgraded these recently when I extended the cabinet volume and replaced the Kef drivers and Falcon x-over in favour of new Morel drivers and custom x-overs designed by Solen in Montreal and they sounded great. First, I listened to a specific CD thru the Bryston using Audio Sensibility cables and it was quite nice.

I then transitioned to the Galion and the difference was immediately distinguishable. That said, I was committed to listening to the full CD and so I did. I tried the TS120 on the T setting adjusting the tone, Then A, then AB
The AB / B setting was so accurate, rich and inviting. I latter added the Totem Signature 1’s and the JL subs and it was all so incredibly present and real. My wife was also impressed with the change in detail and sat down and joined in on the experience.

One further test was to run my Loki Max EQ with the Galion and some thing very interesting had happened… or should I say didn’t happen. The Loki was set up to operate with the Bryston but when paired with the Galion
The change was almost indistinguishable, I shut it off and the TS120 was still so present, the music was rich, fluid and incredibly informative.

Thanks again,
Dee

Michael Rolph on Aug 26, 2023

The Galion TS120 is fantastic. A big soundstage with tons of detail. Full details, smoothness, and plenty of bass. Working with Thomas, the company owner, is a pleasure, and he goes above and beyond to ensure his customers are happy. Thomas offers next level personal support throughout the buying process. Having the chance to audtion the amp, made the choice to purchase easy. Used all my Klipsch speakers to listen, wow, Heresy IVs, Cornwalls, and Klipschorns. Amazing bass on the horns with no tone addition, using Pro-ject A1 turntable and OM10 Cartridge and Pro-ject Tube Phono preamp, just amazing, even old 1970s vinyl. Thanks Thomas and much sucsess to you.

Bjorn Kathofer on Nov 24, 2023

The first time I bought high-end equipment without testing it before. ( I am test-freak 😎 )

Right out of the box, I knew I like its sound-signature.
My Dali Epicon 2 Speakers are not easy to drive and pretty power hungry.
But now, I haven't turned the volume-nob beyond 11 o'clock...

Bass ? Yeah Baby. If there is bass on the recording there will be bass in the room .Guaranteed. Full, present and round.
Jazz Trios put the instrument in the room. Techno can push my walls. Classical orchestras now show what " rich" sound means.
I dropped the idea of adding a sub.

Mids are just "there" , warm and clean, very easy on the ear.
And the Highs ... sparkling like champaign. Very detailed. And exactly as Thomas says in his videos : never fatiguing.
From Hip Hop to crazy Contemporary Classical Music, Jazz or rocky/ dirty Blues Stuff , light & elegant Trios or brutal Techno . This amp does it.

Other details I appreciate : tone controls - really useful when listening to very low volumes.
The remote controle - even the amp is somehow round the corner, no straight line, it works .

The only problem I have now : the listening sessions are never short... just listening "a bit" is not possible any more .

Chris watson on Dec 16, 2023

After much cajoling from a fellow hifi friend I decided to purchase my first ever tube amp. My search led me to Thomas and the Galion TS120.
First of all the customer experience pre and post purchase is amongst the best I have ever had. Thomas cares, and it shows. Unbelievable comms and time taken by Thomas to ensure the whole process was as efficient and stress free as possible.
The amp arrives in a simple but highly effective wooden crate and packing. Instructions are clear and simple. Setup is a breeze.
I am only into 6 hours of listening time but the TS120 has brought a smile back to my face. All those good audiophile terms and phrases that are used to describe the best sounding kit apply here. The sound is amazing. Soundstage is superb. Bass is solid and well defined. Everything is just crisp and clear. I love it. My old Naim amps are now packed away, the TS120 is here to stay.

Paul T on Jan 23, 2024

I can attest that the reviews and feedback from previous customers about the Galion TS120 are entirely true.Switching from Class A to AB offers remarkable versatility, making it suitable for every type of music. This amplifier has truly exceeded my expectations. The listening experience is exceptional, and when streaming, it genuinely feels alive. I am thoroughly enjoying the immersive sound quality it provides. Congratulations!

Dean on Feb 14, 2024

I received my Galion TS120 SE a week ago and wow what an amazing sound; The Soundstage is so good and all the individual instruments sound so separated and distinct, definitely no listening fatigue;

My Focal-jmlab diva utopia BE's have never sounded so good. I love my vinyl and boy does the Galion make me love it even more. Class A gives you such a beautiful neutral open sound and also so easy to bias for a punchier class AB sound.

Also Thomas gives you excellent customer service and any questions are replied to straight away. I took a chance with this amp, based just on reviews and spec, so glad I did. Very happy...

Štěpán Janiss, Karlovy Vary, Czech republik

I've had quite a few amplifiers in my life, but nothing quite as exceptional as Thomas's creation. Galion TS120 SE will stay with me forever and I hope it will serve me for a long time. The combination of Galion and my JBL 4430 studio monitors turned out to be simply excellent, I have absolutely nothing to complain about and look forward to more evenings spent in his company. Shortly after delivery, I replaced the standard PSVane tubes with cryogenized Shuguang Black Treasure KT88-Z (gold grid) and immediately after the replacement I noticed a significant shift in music reproduction for the better. After less than two weeks of playing, I've already listened to dozens of hours of music and I'm enjoying it more and more. I thank Thomas for his creation and I wish all his regular and future customers to be as satisfied as I am. Sincerely, Štěpán Janiss, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

Mark Maxted

I was looking to build a system I could live with for the long haul, and I think I've accomplished that. Over the last year I've gradually replaced every component in my rig (including cables). Each upgrade brought a noticeable improvement, but stopped short of "wow". Until the Galion TS-120 SE. The "wow" I was looking for was there from the start, and just got better as the tubes broke in. I couldn't believe how good the Galion made my 70's era box speakers sound (neither could my adult kids). Never-the-less, the old speakers were now the limiting factor, and to get the full benefit of the Galion I needed another upgrade. So beware. It's a slippery slope but this amp will reward upgrades all around it.

I spend most of my listening in class A on the "A" sound setting, but switch to the "B" profile for heavier rock, so the flexibility is appreciated. I seldom use the tone controls, but on occasion they've been just what I needed.

Recently, I had a problem with the Galion's remote. I contacted Thomas and received a new one in a couple of days. I have to say that being able to deal directly with Thomas is one of the unexpected benefits of the purchase.

John Thomas

I was looking for my end game amplifier and the TS-120 seemed to be the one. I’ve had this amp for a couple of months now and I like every thing about it - great sound good features. I did have a problem with the remote failing but Thomas sent a new replacement right away. . Thank you Thomas for the great customer service I can’t ask for anything more. This amp is a keeper!