Something we all forget about is combination. During auditions, I've heard the same amp sound substantially different based on speaker type, wire, source, pre-amp etc.
On many occasions I've heard the same amp that sounded awful on one speaker, sound pleasant on another. Change the pre-amp or source and they same can occur.
I am running the 260.8 amps on a very revealing speaker with dual AMT tweets per side and think this model is a great combo and mimicks the tubey warmth of other amps I've run.Other SS amps on these speakers can easily be too forward and/or thin.But the same amp in my theater (different speakers) sounds well balanced, dynamic and has great bass punch.
Scott
On many occasions I've heard the same amp that sounded awful on one speaker, sound pleasant on another. Change the pre-amp or source and they same can occur.
I am running the 260.8 amps on a very revealing speaker with dual AMT tweets per side and think this model is a great combo and mimicks the tubey warmth of other amps I've run.Other SS amps on these speakers can easily be too forward and/or thin.But the same amp in my theater (different speakers) sounds well balanced, dynamic and has great bass punch.
Scott