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Dear technically-minded audiophiles,
Can you help me learn something about tube circuit topology and its consequences?
It seems to me that the early years of amplifier design are pretty well documented and can be traced through a relatively small number of designs. But after, what, the 1950s? things start to get murky. And by the time you get to today's amplifier's, I've totally lost track (beyond the most basic categories--single-ended, push/pull, etc.).
What I'd really like to be able to do--and cannot come close to right now--is place modern amplifiers into categories based on their basic design--as in, 'this is basically a Williamson push/pull with X modifications'--that sort of thing.
Ideally, I'd like to be able to associate each of the classic designs with a particular, subjective 'sound' so that I could interpret modern designs in that light.
- What are the most important designs?
- What do those designs sound like, relative to each other?
I'd like to keep it limited to tubes just to keep things (relatively) simple.
It's a lot to ask, I realize. But if you can clue me in to some good information resources--sources that concisely point out key design differences and their sonic consequences--I would be grateful.
Thanks much.
Jim
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