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Ayon Triton Evo Integrated

I just acquired a gently used Ayon Triton Evo integrated amp to level up from a Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum III. This beast was rather intimidating to buy, get shipped, unload and set up. 

Before I powered it up the first time my hands were a little shaky from exertion and adrenaline….like an alcoholic that needed a double shot of vodka to calm his nerves. 

The sound was immediately bigger, deeper, fuller, more open and with tighter bass. I’m still overwhelmed so not much more to report until I’ve settled into it for a while. 

Happy to have this purchase behind me. Time to rest and listen. 

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mfisher702
mfisher702 OP
24 posts
 

@decooney

“Man that is a beast, and appears it can run 70w in parallel single ended Triode too, correct?. Very nice. My Monos run only run two KT150s or KT120s per amp and its plenty for my less efficient speakers. It’s cool to see the 6SN7s and 12au7s in your amp design. I best it sounds nice. yes“

I don’t know very much about amp architecture but I assume you’re right. When in Triode mode it’s parallel 35wpc SET circuits running together for 70w? I’ll show my ignorance here. All SET is class A but not all class A is SET?

decooney
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Generally, as I understand it - a single-ended tube amp uses only one tube to amplify the signal per channel.  In your case, I believe it's a PSE or parallel single ended configuration. It would be best to ask your Ayon dealer or the mfg co more.  

A class A tube amplifier refers to how the tubes are biased and operate, not the configuration. In Class A, the output tubes are always conducting, even when there is no output signal. 

Others may explain it differently, and while I'm not a tube amp circuit guru or anything like that, I have spent some time doing homework on what helps an output tube to operate in its "optimum operating window".  i.e. People install KT150s in older amps not designed to run them properly, with insufficient plate voltage, and the tubes don't sound their best. Appears yours IS designed to run the newer line of KT tubes which is great. Using the right tube for a given amplifier circuit design is what's more important, or what I believe so far.  :)     

 

 

mfisher702 OP
24 posts
 

@decooney Good stuff. Thanks. 

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rvillanova
13 posts
 

I've owned this same amp for 5 years with Klipsch Cornwall IV. I can honestly say for the music I listen to rock/jazz/blues I am completely satisfied and highly doubt I'll ever move on. FYI- I also own the S-10 DAC which I also love. Great system!

mfisher702 OP
24 posts
 

@rvillanova Excellent. I hope it’s the last amp for me. I’m going to roll some preamp tubes for a few months then settle in. 

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