Favorite SET Amp and Why

[rollo]

  Berning MiniZotyl amp, Why ? David Berning design and inexpensive that simple.



charles

[Nick B]

  Berning MiniZotyl amp, Why ? David Berning design and inexpensive that simple.



charles

The remainder of the system for this amp might be what? Just curious...
Nick

[richidoo]

I only owned 300B, and it was a SE/PP, I ran it in the PP gear most of the time.
Mastersound 845 made a big impact on me at a show 10 years ago.
Thinking about building Neurochrome 300B diy for upcoming horn speaker project.

[rollo]

  Berning MiniZotyl amp, Why ? David Berning design and inexpensive that simple.



charles

The remainder of the system for this amp might be what? Just curious...
Nick

  A quality speaker with sensitivity of more than 96db for starters. Then no other requirements. Easy as pie.


charles

[rollo]

I only owned 300B, and it was a SE/PP, I ran it in the PP gear most of the time.
Mastersound 845 made a big impact on me at a show 10 years ago.
Thinking about building Neurochrome 300B diy for upcoming horn speaker project.

   Nice find . Looks like a contender to me. Price is reasonable.


charles

[Emil]

  Berning MiniZotyl amp, Why ? David Berning design and inexpensive that simple.



charles

The remainder of the system for this amp might be what? Just curious...
Nick

  A quality speaker with sensitivity of more than 96db for starters. Then no other requirements. Easy as pie.


charles

You sure?   1 watt in 4 ohm and 0.5watts in 16 ohms

[P.I.]

Cary 572SE MkII that was modified along with a Cary SLP50B that was highly modified.  Huge soundstage width and depth, great LF control with characteristics of both great SE and PP.  Drove 3 ohm loads with authority when called to do so.  Downside?  The Svetlana 572 tubes were unreliable and became vaporware.  That is the ONLY reason I sold them.

Dennis Had has designed some great products and I have total respect for his designs and think they are tremendous performers per dollar.

[rollo]

  Berning MiniZotyl amp, Why ? David Berning design and inexpensive that simple.



charles

The remainder of the system for this amp might be what? Just curious...
Nick

   High sensitivity speakers a must. Then whatever you like.


charles

[rollo]

   So many to choose from. Decware, Tektron, Border Patrol, Audio Note, Shindo, Berning, Coincident and lots more. Then 2A3, 300B,50,45,211 tubes to choose from and more yet.
   Confusing already. This an get expensive as the tubes are not cheap. Hearing all with a 102db speaker should teach me allot. Looking to cut the chase so suggestions are very welcome.


charles

[James Edward]

I'm crashing this party with more of a question... I bought a Luxman class A integrated amp last year and I've fallen in love with the SS class A sound. Is SET another level up? The luscious class A sound was immediately apparent. And no tube hassles- or tube rolling expenses, etc.

[rollo]

I'm crashing this party with more of a question... I bought a Luxman class A integrated amp last year and I've fallen in love with the SS class A sound. Is SET another level up? The luscious class A sound was immediately apparent. And no tube hassles- or tube rolling expenses, etc.

  Maybe. A different presentation foe sure. Luxman has a great house sound. Very easy on the ears. If you wanted to delve into SET a high sensitivity speaker is your first entry point.


charles

[rollo]

Emil not sure so the question. Doug good post.


charles

[dBe]

My favorite?  Cary 572 MkII SE.  Power out the wazoo for reasonably sensitive speakers with a holographic soundstage.  Beautifully turned physically and I loved the fact that those 572s produced just the amount of light in my listening room to be a perfect listening space.  Voices came alive and I have never heard another amp produce the timbral and physical character of string bass, organ pedals or a P bass like them.  Highs were crystal clear and pristine.    I mourn.......... I am still sick that I sold them in a moment of weakness and monetary need. 

[Nick B]

i feel your pain, Dave. Beautiful looking amps.....

[richidoo]

My favorite SET amp is Neurochrome "Damn Good 300B." Why? Because I just bought the PCBs to build it, so it must be the best!  

I'll find out it's not in about a year or so.