Amps Using the 211 Tube

Please do not put a blanket statement on the sound of a particular tube. 211 can sound very different depending on the operating point and the output transformer one chooses.

I do not have a great deal of experience with SET amps.I have owned and currently own a number of EL-34,6550 and KT-88 based amps.Some are/have been wired for both ultralinear and SET operation.With my speakers and in my room I have preferred the higher power output of ultralinear or push/pull operation.

My experience with 211 (and 805) amps have for the most part been in the large listening room of a local retailer driving large/efficient horn based speakers (SQ H-12 and H-15).My comments are restricted to those amps that I have named in that room,driving these particular speakers.There are times when I wish I could pack-up my clothes & toothbrush and move to that room!!!

Transnova,
I think you meant your amps can switch between ultralinear and triode push-pull, not switchable to SET circuit, correct?

Charles1dad,
I'm certain you are correct. I am no technical wizard! I do enjoy listening to music and playing with different equipment.I currently own a Rogue Stereo 90 which is switchable.

I used to own a Cary 805AE SET amp. With this amp, you had a choice of using 845 or 211 output tubes. The 211's sounded more powerful, with better control of the bass. The 845's had a more full midrange, more airy top end, and had more of the SET magic. I vastly preferred the sound of the 845's.