Tube Amp for Devore O/96

@atmasphere

Classy as usual……..👍

@davehg 

You've had first hands experience with quite a number of good amplifiers driving the Orangutan 96 speakers. I lean more toward SET amplifiers generally if applicable by circumstances. In this scenario given the OP's large and open listening space I can appreciate the recommendation for a push -pull amplifier with typically additional power.​​​​

In addition with push- pull  you will usually have a lower output impedance and increased damping factor. Depending on the speaker's bass characteristics this may/may not be desirable.

Charles

I deleted my post. Ralph means well and I am just mean. 

I will restate though that the Devore O' series play well with a broad range of tube amps. The O/96's can easily overpower a room with excess bass. They are propulsive and lively, but can sound a bit loosey-goosey, the opposite of the buttoned-down analytic sound I attribute to the likes of Magico's and the top TAD standmounts. For that reason for some listeners and rooms a push-pull tube amp with nfb can ameliorate some of that tendency. 

I tried my O/93's with a very good SET no feedback amp, an Ampsandsound Nautilus with 8 watts and the sound is sweet but the firmness of the low end and the extension of the treble disappeared. 

As Charles1dad said, and it's a cliche' but a true cliche', there are always trade-offs. Your choice of loudspeaker cable will also make a huge difference with the O's. I really like what the Auditorium 23 do with the O's but after a while I think I prefer Cardas Clear Beyond. 

The O/96 is magical. It has something about it that the O/93 lacks despite the similar drivers. 

@davehg 

That's a serious looking300b SET amplifier. Thanks for the pictures.

Charles