TS A20 Power Amplifier

I've had the TS A20 for a few months now. I have to admit it took me a bit of time to get the sound just right (perfectionist here), but I managed to do so and I have to say it will be hard for me change anything about my system. I am hands down getting the best sound I've ever had at my place. I've had fancier perhaps but nothing as realistic. Everything sounds so believable. It is spectacular. The sound is really transparent, with great tone and balance. The soundstage and imaging are great even if I think the soundstage is not as deep as it could be perhaps due to the limitations of my room, but moving in not too long. Nevertheless all sounds have their location in 3D space due to a super black background and layering, and even if there is a lot of detail and air the sound does not feel dry, or unrealistic, it just feels extremely natural, soulful and pleasant in all types of music. The dynamics are great as well. Typical things that sometimes don't come out right like kick drums, clapping in live concerns, the decay of piano notes, cymbals...all sound to me just right in my current setup. Congratulations Thomas. I've heard in some reviews that the bass could be tighter but to be honest, I do not see how. True that when comparing the A20 to a class d perhaps there is a bit more emphasis in the lower region with the class d, but I would not say this was due to the bass being less tight on the A20, and in fact the bass resolution of the A20 is admirable. And my class d (Boxem Arthur 4215/e2) can't get anywhere near the quality of the midrange and treble of the A20. My system is composed of an Electrocompaniet streamer DAC (ECM1 MkII), Acoustic Invader preamp with upgraded caps and internal cabling, the A20 and Faital 3WC-10Be speakers with the level 1 crossover. I use a puritan filter as well. I've had a lot of gear come and go already but this amp is a keeper. Do not hesitate to buy one. I cannot recommend it enough.

Hi Thomas,

I received my new TS Voyager TL speakers on Monday in perfect condition.

I finally set it up today this morning.

I am really happy with its engaging soundstage.

The TS Voyager speakers bring out the best of my sources of my office setup.

LTA Aero DAC (6SN7 GTB)
Marantz SA-15S2
Unico Nuovo
Galion C100
IsoAcoustics Aperta 200 (TS)

Your honesty and integrity in the Galion products are the foundation of your business successes.

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, Pittsburgh, PA

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!

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 😃👌🏻