Tube subwoofers?


Does such a thing exist? From logic, adding a subwoofer to a tube system means adding an SS amp to the system, right? SS, producing the best bottom, makes sense for powering a subwoofer, but I was wondering about tube subwoofers. Does anybody use one and how does it work for you?
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You could make a SET with an 833A to power a subwoofer with enough power. Use the high voltage transformer output from the power supply of a discarded microwave oven and a full bridge rectifier consisting of four murcury vapour rectifiers. The output transformer might make steel cabinets and desks slide across the floor and you will want to have a well ventilated cabinet that will keep the 2500 volts you will be giving it where it will not be accidently touched. Some people at GR Research built one, but I think they did it to be funny. However it worked.

Personally, I almost became so disappointed with subwoofer amplifiers going bad in a year or less that I almost built such an 833A monstrosity. Fourunately, Audio Express came up with a sensible subwoofer kit that perfectly integrates with my 45 SET amplifiers.