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OTL amplifiers

Can anyone explain to me, in layman's terms, the advantages or disadvantages of OTL amplifiers? I have heard a lot about them, but have not listened to any to date. I am really a tube fan and want to reach tube nirvana and don't know if OTL is the way to go. Are they suitable for all types of music? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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nguyenchiro
92 posts
 
I agree with TWL since I have owned the Berning ZH-270A and I could not think that I will replace with another amp. I am listening every day to the Berning and it makes me addicted to my music more than ever before. But if you own the Berning and will add to it some more tweaks you will love it.
jim2
165 posts
 
SET OTL amps

BTW, the Joule VZN80 is a Single Ended Triode OTL amplifier...

Jim
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wellfed
690 posts
 
re: SET OTL amps

Same goes for Atma-Sphere.

Perhaps Twl is referring to single tube SET's.
nguyenchiro
92 posts
 
Is anyone knowing about the new version of Berning ZH270 with new chassis?
twl
3,251 posts
 
Yes, I'm referring to single tube SET, with my statements. All others are simply parallel configuration to lower output impedance. As Albert Porter once described it to me, parallel is like a choir singing, and single tube is like a soloist singing. No matter how syncronized a choir sings, it will never be as clear and articulated as a soloist. I thought that was a very lucid description. I think the simpler the better, as long as it can get the job done. Of course, there are certain speaker requirements for efficiency in order to use low power single output tube SET amps.
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