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Re: More answers

" I obviously have not used valve amplifiers for many decades "

Jesus! How can you claim memory of sounds from decades ago? Many of the amps from that time are considered sub par by the best tube designs today. This is not a valid reference from which to discuss these things.

"I do not seek out the specifications of valve amplifiers because they hold no interest (if this is what from the specs means)."

I don't want you to seek out specs on those amps I want you to seek out the amps and while you are at tube preamps and good hybrid amps. Go listen to them and get some experience with the latest creations. I can tell you that some should blow you away and others will leave you feeling slimed in honey or chocolate. What you won't likely find is an amp that leaves you cold and feels sterile like a hospital or clean room. Then go hear some of the latest creations from Krell or better yet Halcro to hear what multibuck SS sounds like. They won't sound the same either but they will likely sound less musical to you.

I don't think Cheever is THE authority but his approach is scientifically valid and makes a good case for using psychoacoustic properties in the design of amplifiers.

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