Is there a 300B type amp out there with some WATTS behind it?
I recently acquired a Feliks Audio Arioso 300B amp. To put it simply, it is incredible. I understand one way to tackle the issue of using SET amps is with high sensitivity speakers. Is there a 300B or something that gives you that same sound out there with power so you have more speaker options?
A fair point with regard to the 300b SET amplifier . I will add however that all 300b SET aren’t created equally for sure. Where some will run out of steam, others continue to cruise along. Three key design factors. 1 Robustness of the power supply. 2 Quality of the output transformer 3 Driver tube selection and implementation of this section. Agree with you that if a 300b SET just isn’t suitable for the particular circumstances/speakers,the 805 SET is a terrific alternative suggestion. Charles |
@charles1dad , thank you for clarifying! That is very true from what I hear and I certainly defer to your knowledge. One other thing that I didn't disclose - My 300B amp is NOT a 300B set. It does have a small amount of negative feedback in the circuit per the Stereophile review (Elekit 300B). However, my output transformers and power mains transformer are custom Lundahl Swedish make. So, maybe, just maybe, I get a little more than 1-2 watts before distortion comes in heavily. Not sure! |
Your general point was well made. No matter how good a 300b SET amplifier may be, it will still have its limits. The 805 with 6x the power is unquestionably going to be more useful with a greater variety of speakers and listening environment demands. 300b SET is superb for my situation. It won’t be for others. Charles |
