Hybrid amps with bipolar output

The subject says it - what hybrid (tubes for input/voltage gain, transistors in output stage) amps use bipolar transistors?

Amp can be either power or integrated.

Thanks.

paulfolbrecht08-14-2022 2:04am

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audioconnection Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,271 posts 08-17-2022 at 01:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Aesthetix Mimas integrated. tube /hybrid Bipolar output Made in USA Great sounding product JohnnyR Audio Connection
paulfolbrecht OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 603 posts 08-15-2022 at 02:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks - I was not aware of Circle Labs!
gestalt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 190 posts 08-15-2022 at 01:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Circle Labs (https://www.circlelabs.eu/index_en) offers hybrid designs that have BJTs in the output stage. The topology is a little different than a typical hybrid though. Nice amps.
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,519 posts 08-14-2022 at 07:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Don't overthink the type of output devices, there are good and bad designs in all flavors. You have some nice gear, is this for a 3rd system?
imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,205 posts 08-14-2022 at 04:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Vincent Audio hybrid amplifiers use bipolar transistors.

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