tube amps SET,psuh pull ,hi power whats better ?


I have some tube gear but wondering , whats the low down between SET amps that are low powered and push pull. whats better and what are the sonics to both or any other design,thanks
superhonestben

Showing 1 response by twl

While there are distinct differences in the topologies of these amplifiers, the actual execution of the design is very important to the result.

It is very hard to say that a SET will be better than a push-pull, unless you have some indication that they are both quality examples of those designs. A poorly made SET may not be better than a good push-pull amp.

That being said, the speakers will define the need for power, and the more efficient speaker designs will generally require less power to give similar SPL. The K-horns are efficient and don't need alot of power. A good SET should do well on them.

On an ultimate scale, I think that an excellent SET can sound as good as it gets, as long as the match with the speaker is correct. If you select a bad matchup, then it is not the amplifier's fault or the speaker's fault.