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That statement isn't quite correct.

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Ralph

In Reply to: RE: The problem with HOT idling SS amps as I see it.... [long post] posted by morricab on July 01, 2024 at 07:21:48

see my prior post.

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RE: That statement isn't quite correct. - morricab 00:43:32 07/04/24 (3)
I mean for any kind of speaker...not just electrostats. So, you want to protest about that, I get it, you now promote a GaN based Class D amp. My experience, and why I only use single ended, Class A amplification, is that nothing sounds more realistic overall...not even OTL, which would be my second choice for amp type followed by Class A Triode push/pull (the new Thrax Spartacus 300 all 300B amp is an intriguing product).
- My reference are LPs I recorded. - Ralph 18:20:29 07/04/24 (2)
  When I play SETs I'm too aware of how they don't get the bass right, or for that matter the mids, highs and soundstage. Not saying they don't sound nice- they do! But if you know how the recording is actually supposed to sound then they just aren't as involving since you're always aware of how they fall short.
  
  My speakers are easily driven by SETs being 16 Ohms and 98 dB. So its not an interface thing. They just don't bring home the bacon. Of course if you don't know how the recordings are supposed to sound they are fun, although I've never heard one that can play bass properly.
  - RE: My reference are LPs I recorded. - Tre' 15:24:12 07/06/24 (1)
    I don't think any SET can play bass properly. With a gapped transformer (or plate choke) there is never enough inductance to play bass properly (let alone damping). The load line turns into an eclipse in the presents of low bass. The lower portion of that eclipse is not where you want to operate a tube.
    I save my SET for mids and highs.
    Tre'
    
    Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
    "Still Working the Problem"
    
    Edits: 07/06/24
    - That makes sense - Ralph 09:33:59 07/08/24 (0)
      The more you can avoid pushing the amp the better.

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