Hybrid amps that can play 1 ohm loads

Bob,

You must look take a look at these amps Cadence Canasya's (4 845's Per Monoblock). http://cadenceaudio.com/productfr.html its a auto-bias with a solid-state driver stage.

I use them with a HP-100 and the Manger 103, outstanding!!!

Regards,

Satyam.

Ohh and I forgot to mention its stable at 1 OHM.

Satyam.

If you have the money you could ask Frank Van Alstine to make the Fetvalve 550 stable to 1 ohm. I know it's stable to two ohms. Van Alstine has a user forum on Audiocircle.com. I also have learned that it's easily the best amp I've heard. The Blue Circle I owned though was neck and neck with it just not near the power and far more money.

I certainly see your problem. Maybe you should try some planar type speakers that are easier to drive.

Bob, Are you not finding the magic you want with a good tube preamp and SS amp? From the replies so far it seems like 1-ohm tolerant hybrids are very rare and expensive. Not to mention they are not the most well known brands. I have been burned by buying from a one-man company that disappeared into the night.

Audio Advisor sells Vincent Amps - hybrids rated 300wpc into 4 ohms and advertised as stable into 2 ohms. I've not heard them, but they meet your criteria.