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Which one to choose between two 80K$ tube amps?

There are two interesting 80K$ tube amps on sale at Audiogon.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9jhj0-david-berning-co-211-845-otl-tube

The first one is David Berning OTL design with output of 60 Watts.

it looks beautiful. But I had never used OTL amp yet.

I am curious how it sounds with high efficiency speaker.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa27ii-jadis-ja800-flagship-tube-amplifier-six-chassis-best-ever-made-nos-new-old-stock-tube

The second one is Jadis JA800 with 6 pieces and 400watts.

I had used JA500  (only 4 pieces with 350 Watts) from 2000 to 2002 to drive B&W Notilus 801 with utmost authority and unbelievable slam.

It was kind of lifetime experience to own this beautiful and overbearing monster.

But I could not use it during summer time in modest size room.

Thus I let it go and got Silbatone 300B SET amp to drive efficient full range speaker.

350 Watt to 8 Watt

If you have money or hit the Jackpot, which one will you go for?




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petg60
1,486 posts
 
Hi,
None, if i had this money i would buy an AR Giulia QV.
mikelavigne
2,163 posts
 
Hi,
None, if i had this money i would buy an AR Giulia QV.

in 10 years (or 2) the Alfa will be on jack stands waiting for parts. the amps will still be playing.

expensive/exceptional amplifiers are not a priority for all. it’s why we have automobile forums too.....where no one is whineing about how their Vega or Corrolla is ’good enough’ compared to their Porsche.

being in the car business my whole life i do appreciate that. i did own a 16’ 911 CS2 for a couple of years. but a trophy car, driven 15 days a year, was much less enjoyable than my audio system which i listen to 30 hours a week (4-5 hours a day).

you can and do 'live' with your hifi--music as much as you like. and it can be a constant companion. what hobby can be like that and life long too? 
tablejockey
3,799 posts
 
Hmmm....

I know were not paying for the parts in the box, but is there even $10K worth of stuff in them?

Will they sound okay with the supplied power cords and fuses?

I haven't checked my Powerball numbers yet.
petg60
1,486 posts
 
Hi,
true @mikelavigne there are automobile forums too but i can express my opinion.
If it will be on jack stands after 10 years still is my choice.

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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
I know were not paying for the parts in the box, but is there even $10K worth of stuff in them?

tablejockey, I don't know about the OTL, but there is $10k worth of shipping in the Jadis!

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