SET Distortion at higher volumes?


If my SET amp is running out of power with my 96db speakers, does it create distortion that sounds like a record mistracking? I'm trying to track down an issue I'm having at anything over medium levels. I'm getting a high end distortion. Happens at high frequency or energy vocal and horn and piano passages.

dhcod

Showing 2 responses by audioman58

Depending on what you have many lower priced  amps have sheet metal cases that ring ,vs say a Ayon  brand which is machined aluminum .

your tubes need dampers Herbies tube dampers on All tubes especially power tubes vibrate and ring , if you tap your chassis and can hear it through your speakers you have bad microphonic issues start with the tube dampers. 

Spatial Audio Labs make a very nice open baffle that's very efficient 

and has powered Bass . Which work great with SET amps.

using the excellent Beyma midrange tweeter amp driver + Bass .