"My BAT VK 55 is pure triode and is the antithesis of the other two.
It is dynamic with a pure sound that ultra linear can't quite match.
So in your case, stick with ultra linear."
rhljazz- Is your assessment with the exact setup, but different amps? I would think there are amps that offer UL/triode switching, and don't kill sonics as you describe? I don't know if your BAT operates in Class A, or if its like the others which are A/B? Maybe that isn't even a factor to consider.....?
My midfi tube amp clearly pushes a band "behind" a vocalist, when listening in triode. Not in an unpleasant way, just different. R&R most of the time sounds more exciting in UL. A Jazz ensemble with vocalist, seems more convincing in triode. Classical, I leave in UL.
So in your case, stick with ultra linear."
rhljazz- Is your assessment with the exact setup, but different amps? I would think there are amps that offer UL/triode switching, and don't kill sonics as you describe? I don't know if your BAT operates in Class A, or if its like the others which are A/B? Maybe that isn't even a factor to consider.....?
My midfi tube amp clearly pushes a band "behind" a vocalist, when listening in triode. Not in an unpleasant way, just different. R&R most of the time sounds more exciting in UL. A Jazz ensemble with vocalist, seems more convincing in triode. Classical, I leave in UL.