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In Reply to: RE: Considering A Change In Electronics? Any Recommendations? posted by Mister Pig on May 3, 2022 at 06:32:02:
There are two sides to the story regarding AN UK and Kondo. I have read both sides - I side with Peter's (AN UK's) case and subsequent interviews.
What surprised me was that it was AN UK that wanted to pursue SET amplifiers while Kondo was pushing 2a3. Peter's reply on this matter was made to this forum over 20 years ago (linked).But there are other companies as you note from Line Magnetic and NAT and I would add Melody Valve Audio which seems quite underrated to me. And of course, as you note Kondo amps are still available.
I have not been a fan of Threshold or Pass Labs - I prefer First Watt but then if I am going to take a lower-powered First Watt SIT amp that is a "SET-Like" sound I'd rather just get a real SET amp. The latter has the ability to tube roll.
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