GamuT Di 150 integrated amp..any thoughts?

[iceman16]

Hi all,anyone who had own or heard the GamuT Di150 integrated amp?Thanks in advance 🙂

 

[CnoEvil]

Hi there (again)

I'm not aware of anyone owning this amp on here, so in the possible absence of informed comment, I'll give my opinion.

I have not heard this amplifier, but am certainly aware of it....so please take my remarks in the light of this.

From what I've read, the Di 150 is a very neutral amplifier, which would be the exact opposite of the Inpol. It will not flatter bad recordings and won't, for example, have the emotional presentation of say, a Lavardin.

It would worry me that it could be a bit much with the Focal, and would need a speaker with a touch of warmth (eg. Sonus Faber).

This is complete conjecture, and shouldn't put you off demoing. IMO You should be looking at an amp with a touch of warmth, a musical sounding mid-range, and a sweet but detailed treble.

The best I've heard Focal sound, was on the end of the AMS35i (no surprises there then).....would you consider putting this on your list?

 

[iceman16]

Hi there (again)

I'm not aware of anyone owning this amp on here, so in the possible absence of informed comment, I'll give my opinion.

I have not heard this amplifier, but am certainly aware of it....so please take my remarks in the light of this.

From what I've read, the Di 150 is a very neutral amplifier, which would be the exact opposite of the Inpol. It will not flatter bad recordings and won't, for example, have the emotional presentation of say, a Lavardin.

It would worry me that it could be a bit much with the Focal, and would need a speaker with a touch of warmth (eg. Sonus Faber).

This is complete conjecture, and shouldn't put you off demoing. IMO You should be looking at an amp with a touch of warmth, a musical sounding mid-range, and a sweet but detailed treble.

The best I've heard Focal sound, was on the end of the AMS35i (no surprises there then).....would you consider putting this on your list?

Thanks very much Cno..

I know I can count on you as many as others here on this forum. BTW the guy who's selling me his Gamut even say it's on the leaner side and sometimes a bit upfront in presentation which will be too much for the focals which I believe if it does so. I will consider the AMS35i in my shortlist but Im a bit worried about the power output of 35w/c that it may not have the grip of a more powerful amp.My local dealer does'nt stock MF so I wont be able to demo the 35i unless I travel miles further.

 

[CnoEvil]

Thanks very much Cno..

I know I can count on you as many as others here on this forum. BTW the guy who's selling me his Gamut even say it's on the leaner side and sometimes a bit upfront in presentation which will be too much for the focals which I believe if it does so. I will consider the AMS35i in my shortlist but Im a bit worried about the power output of 35w/c that it may not have the grip of a more powerful amp.My local dealer does'nt stock MF so I wont be able to demo the 35i unless I travel miles further.

That sounds like an honest guy you've got there!

Please don't get caught up with the 35 W, which doubles into 4 Ohms and again into 2 Ohms......I guarantee it will be the most powerful 35 Watts you will ever have heard. It sounds more like 200W.

Your speakers are ideal, as they are efficient (91dB) and have an impedance which drops to 3.5 Ohms, which helps maximize the power of the 35i.

I have heard this amp comfortably drive Diablos and Scalas, and it has no problem driving my Kef Refs (90 db / 3.2 Ohms) in a large room, to uncomfortably loud volumes.

It is a really good match with Focal, and should be on any list of amps around this price.