I've had ss,moved to all tube power and am now quite satisfied with a tube/ss hybrid amp designed and built by Space-Tech-Labs in Vancouver.It provides me with the best of both technologies,and pairs well with my stats.
Hybrid vs. Straight Tubes
I am serioulsy considering the purchase of a Jolida Hybrid Amplifier, most likely an integrated amp (tube-pre section with solid state power). The amp will be used to drive my Monitor Audio RS6s.
I am after tube sound and coloration.
The advantage of the hybrid amp is the added power at a reasonable cost.
My question is, will I be trading off the tube qualities for added power? And, is the added power even needed to drive my speakers?
Which would be preferable a 40 watt tube amp, or a 100 watt hybrid?
PS: For more details regarding my system, please see my post in virtual systems.
Thanks!
I am after tube sound and coloration.
The advantage of the hybrid amp is the added power at a reasonable cost.
My question is, will I be trading off the tube qualities for added power? And, is the added power even needed to drive my speakers?
Which would be preferable a 40 watt tube amp, or a 100 watt hybrid?
PS: For more details regarding my system, please see my post in virtual systems.
Thanks!
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