Re: Tube/valve amp kit question

On 28 Jul 2005 20:23:07 -0700, "Bret Ludwig" <bretldwig@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Triode amps can work well but they tend to be quite expensive or a lot
>of trouble to get to work. EL84's are terribly nonlinear and are poor
>choices for hi-fi (they work well in guitar amplifiers where people
>WANT distortion.) And as far as single ended goes, no conventional
>single ended amp will provide true fidelity in full-range application.

Large and compelling elements of truth. So to turn the tables a
little bit, why post on r.a.t.? IOW, what positives about valves
as audio amplifiers interest you?

And, if you feel so inclined, please include your reservations.

Thanks,

Chris Hornbeck
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