PP Ultralinear VS PP Pentode


After reading the Carver threads , I became interested in what Mr. Carver was doing for a circuit
different from the masses . Unfortunately my expertise does not allow me to quite understand
his explanation for his circuit preference  .
So , I am asking for a description of the difference , in the final sound , of PP pentode as compared to PP ultralinear .
My present amp is PP Ultralinear , so I am familiar with that type of sound signature .

Thank You .
 
saki70
Ultralinear was invented by Daniel Kerhoes and David Hafler back in the 50's as a way of getting lower distortion compared to PP pentode. Most famously utilized in the Stereo 70 amp (world's best selling tube amp!).
UltraLinear allows the output section to have the linearity of a triode with about 90% of the power of PP pentode. So you wind up making a lower distortion amplifier with UltraLinear.

PP pentode tends to be a bit more aggressive especially if you are pushing it for power.