Et: The question is too dependent on other factors such as speaker efficiency, mean/minimal impedance, room size, and type of music auditioned. I own OTLs, but will likely own SETs as well in the near future. SETs have their magic, and I would never claim that an OTL was better simply because of the technology. Go listen for yourself on the speakers that you intend to use. Otherwise, buy the amp of your lust and then find a speaker to match. Either approach will ultimately be very rewarding, though quite likely expensive.
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.