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"[Reviewing the T-Amp] has been the most thrilling and incredible experience I've had with a component in, say, 25 years of HiFi listening. This website has existed since 1995, I've reviewed hundreds of HiFi components, inexpensive and ridiculously overpriced ones. I never - repeat - NEVER came across such a stunning piece of gear in all of these years."
And while that may just be a little bit of quote whoring by the folks of TNT audio and we usually are skeptical about audiophile expert claims, at $69.99 this seems worth a try.
Product Specifications
Class-T architecture
Single Supply Operation
Audiophile Quality Sound
0.04% THD+N @ 9W,4 Ohm
0.18% IHF-IM @ 1W,4 Ohm
11W @ 4 Ohm,0.1% THD+N
6W @ 8 Ohm,0.1% THD+N
High Power
15W @4 Ohm,10% THD+N
10W @ 8 Ohm,10% THD+N
High Efficiency
81% @ 5W,4 Ohm 88% @ 10W
Dynamic Range = 102 dB
Runs off of eight AA batteries (not included) or the Included AC wall adapter
Input: 100V - 240V AC 50/60Hz
Output: 12V DC 3.0A
I love the T-amp, not only for what it does, but what it makes others say who can't grasp the concept.
It's just a class-D PWM amp (The T is marketing) which is by definition very accurate and efficient. And for those who are used to their cheap-o hundred-watt stereos don't realize what an efficient amp can do with just a few watts. My $25 T-amp running off a few AA's has no problem powering my huge floorstanding 4-way speakers, and quite loudly too. I also have an "oldie but goodie" 70's pioneer receiver that can also kick butt rated only 25watts. New amps are made to be cheap, so they need lots more power to make up for their inefficiency.
But the hi-fi elitists are always used to making a big deal out of nothing; perhaps they went into the T-amp with an open mind (for once) and realized it is every bit as accurate as a decently high-end amp. Of course that's easier to do at such low power.
TrustedReviews Awards 2007
Best Home Entertainment
1st Place
"When we reviewed the Pioneer Kuro 508XD back in August, it was clear that this was the best plasma TV we had ever tested. And as we at TrustedReviews believe that plasma has the edge over LCD for ultimate picture quality, this could quite easily be described as the best TV in the world"" "the very best we have ever seen on a flat TV". Two grand for a telly? Bargain." http://www.trustedreviews.com/home/review/2007/11/29/TrustedReviews-Awards-2007/p6
"There’s a further stunning side effect to the black level response during dark scenes, too, in the shape of outstandingly natural colours. It’s a simple law of TV pictures that if you can’t reproduce something approaching a true black, you can’t reproduce a totally true rendition of the colour spectrum. So by getting the closest we’ve seen to a true black, the Pioneer also produces the most expansive and natural colour palette we’ve seen. And so even skin tones during dark scenes – usually such a problem for flat TVs – here look completely believable."
''Moving reluctantly on from the genuinely groundbreaking black level story, we also find the 508XD excelling in plenty of other areas. Its picture is remarkably sharp for a 1,366 x 768-resolution screen, with the most minute high definition details rendered beautifully without a trace of softness or noise. In fact, so crisp do HD pictures look that you can’t help but reflect that having a full HD pixel count can potentially have rather less impact on perceived resolution than other factors such as noise suppression and immaculate motion handling."
"Normally we like to counterbalance our praise of even the very finest TVs with a negative point or two. But try as we might, we simply can’t think of anything bad to say about the Pioneer’s pictures at all. In fact, if it wasn’t for the fact that Pioneer is flogging the screen at what has to be considered quite a premium price point, the only problem the brand might have with the 508XD is making enough of them.Normally we like to counterbalance our praise of even the very finest TVs with a negative point or two. But try as we might, we simply can’t think of anything bad to say about the Pioneer’s pictures at all. In fact, if it wasn’t for the fact that Pioneer is flogging the screen at what has to be considered quite a premium price point, the only problem the brand might have with the 508XD is making enough of them."
http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2007/08/11/Pioneer-508XD-50in-Plasma-TV/p1
TrustedReviews Awards 2007
Best Audio Equipment
3rd Place
"We tested them with a wide range of musical styles and the T20s never failed to impress producing a wonderful sound, with full rounded bass along with balanced and clear mid range and upper frequencies. The T20s even have sufficient bass for you not to miss a separate sub woofer. For the money, these are one of the finest sets of PC speakers you can buy." http://www.trustedreviews.com/home/review/2007/11/29/TrustedReviews-Awards-2007/p5
Full Review
"This is why, given the choice, a really good set of 2.0 speakers will always provide a better all round sound stage. These GigaWorks T20s from Creative represent the very best that the company has to offer since the GigaWorks brand is saved for only the best or, as Creative might put it, the "discerning listener"."
"Well, the proof of the pudding is in the eating and were the GigaWorks T20s a pudding they'd probably be a lovely warm apple crumble, served with steaming hot custard, on a heated plate next to a roasting fire in a country pub that serves warm beer."
"Though one does need to push them high to get the best, the Creative GigaWorks T20s are still a superb set of 2-channel speakers that represent stunningly good value. If you want smart dekstop looks, great sound and minimal installation fuss, the T20s should be just about perfect." http://www.trustedreviews.com/multimedia/review/2007/04/19/Creative-GigaWorks-T20-2-0-Speakers/p1
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