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In Reply to: RE: Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? posted by decooney on December 19, 2024 at 10:22:47:

The triode option in most amplifiers that have this is merely a gimmick to make the amplifier seem more useful. All else being equal, triode mode needs different feedback and different output transformers. There might be instances where switching an amp to triode mode sounds better due to its effect on the amplifier-speaker interface, but the true benefits of triode operation will never be obtained this way. In your case, the description of your system and listening experience seems to indicate that your speakers need an amplifier of relatively high power. If it were me, I'd be looking for an amplifier based on triodes in class A push-pull, rather than single ended.

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Topic - Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? - decooney 19:55:16 12/18/24 (10)

I know it's heresy - Jon L 06:27:45 12/21/24 (1)

RE: I know it's heresy - decooney 14:38:56 12/21/24 (0)

RE: Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? - decooney 16:29:29 12/19/24 (1)

I can add a bit to my comments - Ralph 14:09:45 12/20/24 (0)

RE: Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? - Mick Wolfe 12:44:59 12/19/24 (0)

RE: Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? - Tre' 06:38:02 12/19/24 (4)

RE: Moving From 845 tubes back To KT120/KT150 based amps ??? - decooney 10:22:47 12/19/24 (1)

Triode Mode - Triode_Kingdom 08:23:57 12/20/24 (0)

When people say "lightweight" they are typically referencing the bass - Chip647 07:12:35 12/19/24 (1)

agreed. nt - Tre' 15:27:23 12/19/24 (0)

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Triode Mode - Triode_Kingdom 08:23:57 12/20/24 (0)

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