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Re: Wavelength VS Art Audio

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Hi there,

>>>>I'm thinking of getting either the Wavelength Cardinal XS or the Art Audio Diavolo (out of tons of others)<<<<

During my research for the Design of my own "Ultimate" 300B SE Amplifier I did also spend some serious time looking at what Art Audio and Gordon do.

From this look, I personally would feel that if the additional Power is not an issue the Cardinal is much preferable.

With only two stages (one a 6SL7 SRPP) and an excellent Powersupply based on high quality Film-Cap's, I almost copied it, deciding not to only after EXTREME deliberation (and because I thought I could better - deluded and megalomaniac Infdividual I am)....

The Art-Audio uses the classic Japanese "Ongaku" style Circuit, having a 6DJ8 SRPP Input, 12BH7 Voltage Amplifier and 12BH7 Cathode-follwer directly coupled to the output Valve. The signal has to negociate at least two capacitors more and two Valves more than in the Cardinal.

So, unless you need the additional power, I'm certain that the Cardinal will be the Amp to much better showcase the delicacy, the holographic soundstaging and so on, that SET's do so exteremely well....

As for the Power, I use DIY Copies of the Wilson Audio Watt/Puppies. I have the ability to adjust my own Amplifier to a wide range of Operating Points. I have tried everything from 450V//80mA down to 350V/65mA where I left it, because it sounded best.

The difference in maximum Power is notable (with 450V/80mA The Amp can produce 18W @ 10% THD) on the test-bench. In my own system, the percieved difference in available loudness was nearly zip....

BTW, I use Svetlana Output Valves, which sound great.

Later Thorsten


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