What about the mcintosh mc901 hybrid amplifier. It's a true hybrid with a separate tube amp and a separate solid-state amp in one chassis, what's two section connecting a signal to only the upper range drivers, add solid state to the bass drivers. Is this a good amplifier? Not sure many others really do this.
Hybrid amplifiers Ss/tube, any good?
Aside from McIntosh, has any other manufacturer ventured into the hybrid territory.
Seems like a great idea, solid state for bass drivers and tubes for mid and Twieeter drivers.
I currently have a 600 W Mono block pair. And I would like to get tubes involved, but unless I get a really really powerful tube amplifier to replace the solid state amplifiers and to ensure solid bass performance, I will probably lose bass performance with a lesser tube amplifier. My speakers need a lot of power, unfortunately. Biamping seems not really advisable. A hybrid amplifier properly designed appears preferable.
I am OK with a 300 plus watt tube mono block but most of these beasts generate a ton of heat which serves to discourage interest. I could move to Maine or Alaska to avoid this but that seems a bit much.
How can I resolve this dilemma? It's all I think about, except for contemplating food to eat.
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