Does Ultralinear kill dynamics

bigwave1

There are manufacturers (no names) that state that Ultralinear circuits will impact dynamics in a negative manner.

Why the secrecy?

No secrecy, just general comments. Ayon discusses the technicals, way out of my credentials. 

@ 07062, thank you, 3 hour drive with good conditions. I’ll put it on the schedule next trip nearby. Likewise, welcome also at 11743. 

My amps have a switch that allows UL or triode.  I’ve always preferred triode, and typically switch back to triode within a few minutes of trying UL.  I've never noticed a loss of dynamics from UL, but the texture and sound stage sounds more natural and spacious in triode. 

FWIW, Convergent Audio Technology amps use triode.  

Friend

IMHO Ultralinear mode is just not as friendly to the overall musical performance as triode.  To me Triode just seems to have more of a "you are there" effect!  The decision is along the lines of Ultralinear's higher power output vs Triode's detail, sonic purity, and warmth.