Zero Feedback: Atmasphere vs. BAT


Do Atmasphere and BAT have similar sound because they both use low or zero feedback tube designs?

I am considering these amps for my 8 ohm 89db Spendor S8e's.

I am looking for smoothness, Transparency and sound on the warm side. I am leaning toward a BAT VK75, it can be upgraded and it runs AB instead of the hot class A. You can also upgrade to VK 150. From what I can gather the 140 watt MA1 is superior in the area of dynamics, that would be the main reason to go Atmasphere to the best of my knowledge as OTL is super fast and more of a rock out style.

I am looking for used gear that can be supported over the long term by a good company.
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Showing 2 responses by unsound

Atma-Sphere's RK has been very public here on Audiogon about his conviction that feedback is a no-no in amplification.
"...if you want to have a class A set up,you gotta have effecient speakers if you want the option."
I beg to differ.