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Re: Sorry for an inane question: any SIMPLE O.T.L. amps out there?

Guy,

Actually, the Atma-Sphere amps are the picture of simplicity. Single gain stage, one set of coupling caps, integrated bias supply, zero or low negative feedback, two tube types.

If you're looking to spend around $1500 you should be able to find an older set of Atma-Sphere M-60s (or even M-50s) in this price range. In the older models, try hard to find one that is handwired. It's ok if they have the small circuit board for the power supply. The handwired units are much easier to upgrade than the circuit board versions.

And with respect to hot tubes, you're never really going to get away from that in any Class-A amplifier, tube or SS. There's no way around the physics involved.

If you find a used set that you are interested in, send me an email at Atma-Sphere with the serial number, and I'll tell you whatever I know about them.

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