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Amps Atma-Sphere M-60 Mono blocks OTL design

I just purchased a used OTL Atma-Sphere M-60 mono blocks that I have sent to Atma-Sphere to be upgraded to the current model 3.3 and I also added the option of a higher quality power supply and V caps.

I have sold my old trusted Eggleston Andra 2’s speakers and have built some monitors using Aurum Cantus ribbons (102db) and Aurum Cantus midwoofers (90db) that are both rated as 8 ohm nominal. I have a DEQX Premate and will be crossing over to (2) JL Audio F-113 subs at 80hz.

Currently I am using a solid state high power stereo amp (Pass Labs) that I used with the Andra 2’s.

The Atma-Sphere M-60 is rated at 60 watts class A and is said to work better with higher impedance loads.

It will probably be a few weeks until I get the M-60 and was hoping someone could provide opinions of what to expect.

I listen to late 60 early 70’s classic rock music mostly. Sometimes loud.

ozzy

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swampwalker
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Ozzy- It was my bad; I was seduced by the warmer sound of a Joule-Electra VZN-80 but once I went to a better pre, I regretted it.  Eventually sold the Joule amp, too. 
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mdvuolo
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To All,
I'm going to ask a question that I think is relevant.  A little less than a year ago I purchased the latest (3.3) version of the M-60's, without upgrades, directly from Ralph and have been a very pleased listener, using a little tube rolling. This my first venture into tube amplifiers, after starting with a couple different tube preamps, and, again, I'm very pleased with these lively amps.  My question is related to the three available upgrades: V-caps, power supply, or Caddock resistors.  Can anyone weigh in on the individual/relative benefits of the upgrades for these amps?

Thanks,
Mark 
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charles1dad
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If the question is which of the three options is the most impactful, I’d say addressing the power supply. Power supply quality is foundational and as a result mandatory for high quality sound performance. The other two upgrades are important contributors to good sound, everything seems to matter (of varying degrees) when  it comes to audio products. But again power supply would be my initial step.

Obviously Ralph can provide expert guidance as he both designed and built your amplifier.
Charles
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ozzy OP
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mdvuolo,

I too have searched for info on the upgrades. What Ralph told me was that the best bang for the buck is the cap and power upgrades. The Caddock resistor upgrade is an improvement but rather costly compared to the other upgrades.

ozzy

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