Is SET amplification where we should all end up? I keep reading posts where people tell of their journeys from plenty power to micro power, and how amazing SET amplification is 45 set 211 set 845 set otl, and usually, ....with the right speaker. I have yet to read of anyone who has gone the other direction from SET, to High watt beast class A amps or others. If your speakers can be driven by minimal wattage, is this the most realistic, natural sound we can achieve? versus say, 86db sensitive speakers and a 1000w amp? Is the end result solely based on speaker pairing? circuit? tubes?
I am in the process of changing my direction in my search for realistic sound, just because, and wondering if this really is the best direction to be going. From what I have been reading I think it may be.
Its now possible to make class D amps that are just as smooth as the best tube amps (whatever you have in mind what that might be) and even more detailed (owing to lower distortion).
I'm willing to entertain the thought class D amps could replicate SET sound qualities at some point. Based on comparison reviews I've seen, not there yet. I admit the AGD amps had me intrigued. Class D would have the advantage of cooler running and not suffering tube wear.
I thought the Defy would heat my small rm too much down here in new orleans,, but really has not been an issue. Actually its a dry heat, and may burn up some of the humidity in the room, mixed with a small ac in the wash room window 1 short hall away...., its been all ok.... Gotta have a 845 glowing at night, more spectacular than the Defy's 12 KT88's...
A really nice sounding class d amp is the SPEC but I found it to get a bit boring over time. I enjoy a certain amount of variety. Have you heard the SPEC Ralph? When is yours coming out and what’s the price point?
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