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I find that there's a warmth and naturalness to the sound (tone, detail, dynamics and flow) like a valve amplifier but a solidity to the bottom end that you generally only get from good solid state amp. For me, it's the perfect compromise.Originally Posted by jandl100
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They are!Class A trannies are probably not for me, though. They are more a Geoff-sort-of-sound.
Class A valves is fine by me too.
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The "distinctive sound" of class A solid state is called accurate!
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yes i adore my class A power amp . it is exceptional and works so well with many pre amps . all the above attributes applyI find that there's a warmth and naturalness to the sound (tone, detail, dynamics and flow) like a valve amplifier but a solidity to the bottom end that you generally only get from good solid state amp. For me, it's the perfect compromise.
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I have one of these little things driving my Tannoys at the moment. It would be difficult to imagine them sounding better. It's a great amp.
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Nice. That looks like the Pro version and you can easily use that as a mono if you got another one.I have one of these little things driving my Tannoys at the moment. It would be difficult to imagine them sounding better. It's a great amp.
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I have this 'Pro' and the smaller, regular (but rarer) SM-70. They sound different! Both very good though. (got other amps too.....just in caseNice. That looks like the Pro version and you can easily use that as a mono if you got another one.
Yes I know they can be used as monos. Not much point for me. I certainly don't need more power and an improvement in sound quality is unlikely as the current unit sounds just sublime. There are mixed reports about using pairs. Some imply there's not really any gain.
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