Atmasphere amps trustable?


Tube world, a big world, then I came acorss the Atmasphere on the net, looks different from those common tube stuff... kinda weird, the M-60 uses 8x 6AS7G output tube and 4x 6SN7 driver tube per channel, where're the rectifier tubes? Plus they're so-called OTL, sounds even more weird.
mtoc
Because OTL amps are impressive looking with the tube array, there are reports  of the significant other in a relationship  being lured, subsequently boarding a plane to Fiji with that particular model.

Rectification is likely S.S.-diode.

Seriously?
I believe that any amp if pissed off by cat can get angry and eat that little bastard!


"Mommywahwah": That type of response to the OP is utterly uncalled for. The OP simply wanted to have a discussion about this brand of OTL and become informed via help and support from our community. If you’re not able to participate in a civil manner and help be supportive, you are antithetical to the existence, and interest, in this hobby/pastime/enjoyment/entertainment endeavor. If you think that’s your charter and mission, then stay away.

Keep your poison and your anger to yourself and get off your high horse. If you have something positive to say, then say it, otherwise keep it to yourself. That’s not why we’re here and not what is helpful and supportive in growing interest in the enjoyment of audio gear and music listening.
If by "weird" what the OP means is different, then I would say that’s a fair assessment in that my understanding is the high output impedance of an OTL amp (with no negative feedback employed either by design in the case of Atmasphere amps as I understand it) means one is best advised to match speakers with it that also have higher impedance ratings than many, 8OHMs nominal impedance or higher.

Ralph Karsten who is Atmasphere is very knowledgeable and posts here regularly as many here know. He talks about a different "paradigm" than the norm that his products fit into which is an accurate assessment IMHO.

Also worth noting I’ve heard the Atmasphere amps set up well with appropriate nicely matched gear at shows and the sound quality is always top tier. Also that the company and products have been around for awhile and seem to have a quite sterling reputation which bodes well in regards to the "trust’ factor.




mtoc, Ralph Karsten posts here and there are many discussions about his amps which he participates in. Just type Atmasphere into the search function.

Ralph’s amps are highly regarded by many. Power tubes can blow though, and I don’t know how well protected Ralph’s amps are if this happens or what kind of warranty Ralph offers. I’m sure Ralph would be happy to discuss it with you if you gave him a call.