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I think you arguing semantics at this point since it is not a true triode design. It simulates the output of a triode amp while yes, remaining a push pull as advertised. I do not see any confusion there as I again, I never stated that it is ever a triode design for this amplifier.
It has nothing to do with semantics, set = single ended triode, one output tube per channel.Single ended (se) can be ran triode, pentode (tetrode), and ultralinear; push pull (pp) can be ran triode, pentode, and ultralinear.
The Cary SLI-80 is a great sounding tube amps designed by Dennis Had at his peak.
Single-ended is not limited to one output tube per channel. There are parallel single-ended amplifier designs which have 2 or 3 (I've never seen more than three) output power tubes per channel. Each tube is run in single-ended mode.
Considering the limited knowledge, I didn't want to wade too deep.Please direct me to an amplifier that switches between se and pp operation (I've never seen one).Owned a McAlister Audio SE32 pse back in 2007. http://www.mcalisteraudio.com/
Considering the limited knowledge, I didn't want to wade too deep.Please direct me to an amplifier that switches between se and pp operation (I've never seen one).
Here you go: https://www.manley.com/hifi/nseppMeh.
Thanks, I figured one existed, but thought it would probably be diy. Now would someone like to make a list of all the pp amps that are switchable between triode and ul or pentode?Neither would I.
Remember the Ming Da amps but they are UL and dont do custom orders, maybe you could order a custom version according your needs at Reisong in Taiwan that Michael mentioned, at first glance it a nice inexpensive amp if it use hard wiring;https://www.china-hifi-audio.com/en/reisong-tube-amplifier-boyuurange-audio-c-48/reisong-a20-kt88-tube-single-end-class-a-intergrated-amp-boyuurange-p-1346
Considering the limited knowledge, I didn't want to wade too deep.Please direct me to an amplifier that switches between se and pp operation (I've never seen one).Owned an excellent McAlister Audio SE32 pse back in 2007. 15 watts/ch drove everything I threw at it.http://www.mcalisteraudio.com/
My Aric Audio Transcend amp can be switched between PP and single ended
A SET use fewer tubes also and less heat and electric bill, but 100dB sensitive speakers now a days are some rare and these speakers dont cost more for it.
The sep Decware Mini Torii has 10 tubes, I've seen pse amps that have as many as 11.My 4 tube 2 watt set is hooked up to 90 dB speakers, listening to Brubeck right now, Steely Dan last night, in my spare bedroom system.
David Dicks at Common Sense Audio sells a single ended EL34 amp (it does have two switchable inputs, and a passive volume control... so it's sort of an integrated amp... but the most basic sort one could get)