thinkin' on a SET amp,need major help??


present system: RA opus 21 GNS mods,VAC 30/30 feeding Zu Def's.what will a good quality SET amp do over and above the VAC.any help thks much Pat {just want to try something new}
2bigears

Showing 1 response by pauly

I would say you’d get a bit more detail, especially in the mids.

My limited experience when comparing single ended and push pull amps back to back was that instruments and vocals seem to occupy their own space to a larger degree with single ended amps. The assumption we made was with two tubes working together, you end up with the ‘average’ sound of the two, and subsequent smearing of detail.

A number of posters have eluded that single ended triodes lack dynamics and are rolled of on the extremes, but I have not had that experience. I go to opera and jazz performances, and single ended amps always seem to achieve the closest rendition of the actual performance.

Of course, my opinions are subjective. You may also find it unsuitable for anything other than voice with instruments. ;-)

Regards
Paul