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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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mikelavigne
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i did start a WBF thread that ended up with 1200-1300 posts a couple of years ago about my experience with the ML3-VAC 450-Dart 458’s. lots of heavy breathing going on.

all three superb amps and it was a privilidge having all three in room together for 4 months. my large room did not look so large with all those big chassis sitting there.

then earlier about the Bernings.
bobedwards101
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Jadis
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badger_erich
129 posts
 
Neither with a +50% HF hearing loss........
ebm
9,311 posts
 
Stereo 5 Skifi is a nasty overpriced business with a nasty attitude nobody should buy anything from them.Good luck!!
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shkong78 OP
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About this level of amplifier, it is not easy to say which one is best.

It will depend on synergy with your speaker and your personal music taste.

it is best to audition them at your home before you make decision.
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