@mrdon
Lots to think about here.
I’ve owned many tube amps over the years and currently own the Willsenton R8 running KT88’s.
The Willsenton is a great amp for the money and runs in A/B so doesn’t run terribly hot. I’ve had a lot of class A tube amps over the years which, to me, sound better than AB. But they generally run hotter than the hinges of Hell and run through output tubes pretty fast.
I’ve also found that a good Class D amp will do a better job on the bass: they usually keep an iron grip on woofers.
That’s why I always use active woofers.
Try as I might I haven’t found a SS or Class D amp that has the magic of tubes in the midrange and highs.
As others have said, you’ll have to try it to find which right for you.
Good listening.
Lots to think about here.
I’ve owned many tube amps over the years and currently own the Willsenton R8 running KT88’s.
The Willsenton is a great amp for the money and runs in A/B so doesn’t run terribly hot. I’ve had a lot of class A tube amps over the years which, to me, sound better than AB. But they generally run hotter than the hinges of Hell and run through output tubes pretty fast.
I’ve also found that a good Class D amp will do a better job on the bass: they usually keep an iron grip on woofers.
That’s why I always use active woofers.
Try as I might I haven’t found a SS or Class D amp that has the magic of tubes in the midrange and highs.
As others have said, you’ll have to try it to find which right for you.
Good listening.
