I never had a ’triode’/’ultra-linear’ choice until I got my Cayin A88T 22 wpc triode/45 wpc ultra-linear.
1. the ultra-linear’ power doubles. no change in volume when you change back and forth, just a discernible different sound ,
and the ultra-linear has more headroom, reserve for transients, instantaneous dynamics if needed
2. I and all my friends definitely prefer the sound of ’ultra-linear’, which happily gives me the extra watts if needed,
my speakers are very efficient horns, rarely need much power, but it never hurts.
