The BEST CLASS D Amplifier I've Heard!

Mola Mola's Perca amplifier is a total charmer!

Twitter: @AudiophiliacMan

[redstarwraith]

Steve's videos are always worth watching, even when the gear in question is priced up in the stratosphere. He's turned me on to a lot of cool music over the years, so i always stick around for the discussions of what he played.

[gunnarfolsom]

Thank you for another great show, Steve! I always look forward to watching your latest videos.

I’m so glad you featured this Percussion Music recording on your show today! I am a huge fan of this record. When I was studying percussion 24 years ago, I got to meet Ray DesRoches (the director of the ensemble on this recording). He was a stalwart champion of contemporary percussion music in NY in the 1970s. He played percussion on two other ground-breaking recordings for the Nonsuch label: George Crumb “Ancient Voices of Children” and “Music for a Summer Evening”. This music is spooky, strange, yet beautiful, with an amazing sense of atmosphere. Turn off the lights and light the candles. There is so much great stuff on the Nonsuch label from the 70s!

[bengleason]

I would love a comparison between Mola Mola and the AGD Ganfet amplifiers.

[extraclaic]

Great review! The joy of hearing music you know well, at a higher resolution, is fun, doubly so with rock!

[amakrid]

In case you're wondering, this amplifier costs $9850 (retail price).
Now you can watch the video.

[gttaudio]

Such a great review Steve. Thanks for taking the time to dig in and make it so thorough.

[dennism]

When I first saw this video, I laughed for minutes straight as I turned the channel. But with time and some wisdom I have come to understand that things are moving forward. Class D amps are not a joke any longer. There are some real good ones out there now, and Steve thinks this is one of them. The best he's heard, he says. Steve is a guy who knows a thing or two about audio, so I accept his assessment. This thing sounds like a winner! I know there are those that don't care for the aesthetic. I reacted negatively at first, but it's growin on me! I am appalled at the price, of course. But it would be fascinating to actually get to listen to one just once so I could understand what it is about a piece like this that commands such a price. Personally, I don't think it's worth it regardless.

[brianfernandes]

I am going for a Nad M33. That suits my needs perfectly

[mrpmj]

You look good with your hair slicked back....makes you look younger.
Keep up the great honest reviews.

[DN]

I wonder how it Compares to Nilai (you can get a pre/power combo as diy kit for 3000 or just 1500 for the power amp or 1000 for a mono block (so 2000). Sold by Hypex which also the mother company of Mola Mola.)

[brianharris]

Tommy Grrr-air-oh is an original member of the Bones Brigade from the early 80s. The same skateboard team that launched Tony Hawk's career.

[paulfriedman]

I love Steve's reviews because the emphasis is on the music and the emotion, almost like the equipment is secondary. This is the way it should be!

[albertcalderon]

Saludos Steve, como siempre la sacas del estadio, que análisis tan mesurado de la clase De, genial, son muy valorados y apreciados sus comentarios y apreciaciones, sigue adelante, abrazos desde Bogotá, Colombia

[SpeedRacerDoctor]

Such a great review. I am happy to see your smile and enthusiasm after the sad news about Mr. Singer. I am sure you hear this a lot, but your reviews make my day. I like that you review a wide range of audio equipment from different price levels. Keep on truckin’.

[rodneybutler]

Hi Steve, how does compare to the mola mola Kula, it sounds as though they are very similar

[montezaus]

Wow! With your review and Mola Mola’s credentials I’m really excited about this one

[philhunter]

Thumbs up for the English Beat! A must have record.

[whocares]

As stated above listen to a pair of Orchard Audio Premium Gan-Fet identical specs. A FRACTION of that cost... Gan-Fet rocks...

[g.d.]

Stunning VSOTD! I 've never seen these components but I am seriously impressed!

[seanb]

The Class A input stage is the secret sauce that fixes the Class D sound.