Fsmithjack, Okay, understood & fair enough. So to your question "Was just wondering if a tube lover would like these amps..."
Yes! Having previously owned BAT VK150SEs, Atmasphere MA1s, Dehavilland Aries 845s, Berning ZH270, VTL ST80 and probably some other that is slipping my mind, the Lamm hybrids have plenty of appeal to tube lovers.
Benefits include the expected impact on dynamics and low end control and the ability to drive almost any speaker (claimed down to 1ohm load although I never tried that!). However most noticeable and commented on by guests is realistic rendering of drums, something that isn't particularly high on my priority list, but with these amps adds an uncanny rendering that is always a pleasant surprise.
Above comments based on use in my posted system including driving Nola Viper Reference IIIs. Also worth noting using Amperex Bugle Boys 6922s and have also enjoyed Brimars & Tungsrams. Suspect Tungsol 7308s and Telefunkens would also show their unique strengths given the opportunity. Cheers,
Spencer
Yes! Having previously owned BAT VK150SEs, Atmasphere MA1s, Dehavilland Aries 845s, Berning ZH270, VTL ST80 and probably some other that is slipping my mind, the Lamm hybrids have plenty of appeal to tube lovers.
Benefits include the expected impact on dynamics and low end control and the ability to drive almost any speaker (claimed down to 1ohm load although I never tried that!). However most noticeable and commented on by guests is realistic rendering of drums, something that isn't particularly high on my priority list, but with these amps adds an uncanny rendering that is always a pleasant surprise.
Above comments based on use in my posted system including driving Nola Viper Reference IIIs. Also worth noting using Amperex Bugle Boys 6922s and have also enjoyed Brimars & Tungsrams. Suspect Tungsol 7308s and Telefunkens would also show their unique strengths given the opportunity. Cheers,
Spencer