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RE: Finally got to audition the Line Magnetics integrateds

How many tube PP class A ,feedback free,(or minimal) choke based PSU, tube rectified , generously sized transformer power amps are there ? With comparable to SET parts quality ? Maybe 1% of all PP amps made - they are just expensive to make. This is not that I think SET is not superior topology -it is just there are almost non suitable speakers on the market for SET and even $100k Audio Note E is a seriously compromised design for 8W power. Like Bob Marley sang ,"you can fool some people some time but you can't fool all the people all the time. The SET revolution never happened because trendy , high WAF speakers were never produced and they are not likely to be. Given the balance I think proper PP amp is just a better prospect for good sound. (having said that I'm just about to pick up an old Snell K (I) and start on the assembly of my AN OTO SE version , surely with original transformers and load of Black Gate , Cerafine caps :)


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