Ultralinear vs. Triode vs. SET

"I`ve never heard one but love the look of them."

Yeah Charles, that's the nice thing about the Italian stuff; if you don't like the sound, you can always put it on the mantle and call it art. :-)

HI Jefferybehr,

How can my statement be wrong? The speakers you mention may impress you. But me? How can you put those words into my mouth? I resent you trying.

And how do you know that excellent to you may be junk to me. Do not try to push me in that direction. I know what I like. And, I don't like SET's. Sorry. I don't even think they can be called hi fi.

Sparky

Atmasphere, thank you very much for that clear and informative synopsis. Great stuff.

Some really excellent posts above!

I'd be interested in further comments that anyone might have on how much of the 45/2A3/300B "magic" tends to be sacrificed in well executed designs that use higher powered transmitting triodes, such as the 211 and 845. For push-pull as well as SET configurations, if possible.

Regards,
-- Al

Al:

In well executed designs, I think the SET "magic" is there for the high powered SET's as well. My favorite high powered SET tube is the GM70. I like my GM70 amp just as much as my 45,2A3 and 300B amps. In fact, If I could have only one SET amp I would probably take the GM70 due to its amazing presence and versatility over multiple music genres.