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Can't connect to database, trying again.... RE: Tube amp clipping is akin to compression...... - PaulF70 - SET Asylum

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RE: Tube amp clipping is akin to compression......

Yes, I did make that point. However, even an SE DHT amp does "eventually" clip hard, and I could detect no deformation of those peaks in quite a long time staring at the scope.

The compression part is more subjective - I don't detect it. More powerful amps don't sound more dynamic. Of course, if I tried 110 dB at the listening seat, there would be a huge difference. Why would I do that?

Sanders' numbers aren't legit, even for solid-state amps where you must avoid clipping at all costs.

(Again, he provides no support for his 500W-for-90 dB/W-speakers requirement.)

What I should do next is my five-watt First Watt F2J - a solid-state amp (one stage, no feedback, single-ended) that sounds better than most DHSET amps I've had.


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