haven't heard an SET in my system, I'm driving the Soundlab A-1's so that makes it almost impossible, there is an amp called the Viva Aurura that is supposed to be killer on the Soundlabs. All I know is that the Atma-Sphere's (MA-1's) are the most incredible amps of any kind that I have ever heard, take every audiophile adjective and multiply it one hundred times and you will be close. These probably aren't the best amps in the world but they are so good who cares. Highly recommended.
Sound of OTL Amps
Trying to get the collective wisdom out there on OTL's. Does OTL's approach the "live sound" better than SET's or the bridged design of the BAT's power amps ? I guess it depends on what aspect of the illusion of live one is looking for. But let's say it was clarity and transparency, which technology is best. Suppose it was the magical midrange - does this mean SETs is automatic winner. For those who own OTL's, why do you prefer these to, say, a 15 Watt SET.