Full Range Drivers and SET's, why is a classic combo?

Hello to all,

Thinking about go that route...

Wondering what are the main factors that makes this a classic synergetic combo?

Thanks!

cosmicjazz08-21-2019 5:28am

seanheis1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 623 posts 08-21-2019 at 09:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No crossover phase overlap issues from speaker or amp. Point source low damping factor of SET amp doesn’t overdrive the wide band woofer SET amp can tame the rising response of a wide band driver in the treble no or low negative feedback and no transistor distortion wide band drivers can sound dry with solid state amps most simple amp and speaker type so less to get in the way of the music
cosmicjazz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 243 posts 08-21-2019 at 11:02am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Nice! thanks for your explanation.
cosmicjazz OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 243 posts 08-21-2019 at 11:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What are the main differences in sound between SET's with 300B tubes vs 211?
roberjerman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,319 posts 08-21-2019 at 12:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete That depends upon the output transformer (the most important part of any tube amp - PP or SE). And the most costly and difficult to make! It is THE vital link between the output tube's anode (plate) and the speaker. And it's easier to build an OPT primary to match the RP (plate resistance) of the 300B than that of the 211 or similar transmitter tubes.