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Can OTL's drive ribbons well?

Seeking comment on ability of OTL's to drive mids/highs ribbons, specifically on Genesis II.5/300/350.Prefer to consider without zero autoformers as they have a reputation of bleaching sound(?).Can they do it without losing their special sonic ability of speed and organic liquidity? I guess I am really asking this question of the more affordable OTL's, ie.Transcendant, Atmasphere MA1 etc. If OTL's cant do it, which tubes can provide fast organic liquidity with dynamics at around $4000 and hopefully much less(new or used)-- again specifically driving ribbon mids and highs?

Finally does anyone use Cello duet 350 to drive ribbons?If so how do vocals sound?
Thanks and appreciate your comments
aer

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aolsala
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I have not used OTLs but the best Triode operated amps
from VTLs or Antique SoundLabs (try Hurricanes) should do these well. I own the QRS and Genesis II.1s and the ribbons are driven phenomenally well, beautiful, is the word with
VTL 240s which use 807 tubes in triode configuration for
arround 100 watts per side.
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