Should I got full tubes or stick with hybrid amps?


I currently have a Jolida 1501. I like it but I think I have upgraditis. I originally bought it (hybrid) because I’m really sensitive to highs (get a headache). It’s been good to me and I can listen without fatigue.

To help with upgraditis, I just bought a Yamaha AS801 to try out and although it definitely sounds good and has nice detail it is creating a little fatigue for me. I’m still in the break-in period so this may smooth out a bit.  (I definitely like having bass/treble controls).

Thinking about picking up a full tube amp or another hybrid for comparison. I don’t know much about other manufacturers of tubes/hybrids.

What’s the difference (sonically) between a hybrid and a full tube amp? Any recommendations?

Thanks!!
soundchasr

Showing 2 responses by wsrrsw

Maybe put some or all of the 2k into the room. You could be amazed. 

The room is a component. 
“Low efficiency and warm loudspeakers don’t really cry out for tubes.”

Beg to differ. Ok. Maybe not low powered ones. Currently using a
Rogers High Fidelity KWM-88 Integrated Amplifier (fully returnable) to drive Souns Fabers and the sound is mid range focused. Not to bright or trebly. I have also heard gushing over the rogue amps.
2k might get you a used PrimaLuna?

There’s an old saying that kind of fits here. “Price, Quality, Speed; pick two.”