tripath topology amplifier=SET?

I'm hoping someone can answer this: Is a "tripath topology amplifier" the same as an SET? If not, then what exactly is it, and who makes them?

Thanks,
Alex

rischa02-19-2012 1:29pm

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kijanki Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,428 posts 02-20-2012 at 05:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Tripath is a variation on class D amplifier where name comes from Tripath Amplifier Technologies (that went bankrupt few years ago). SET = Single-Ended Triode amplifier a tube amplifier with only one (in opposition to push-pull) output tube operating in triode mode.