Virtue Audio sensation opinions

Mc- Thanks for responding on the Astron power supply. Appreciate the warning. I suppose there are various power ratings for different models in their line.

All total together, a good friend of mine and I have been in this hobby for 75 years. You name the brand of amp, and we have owned it or listened to it in our system. Audio Research, David Berning, Futterman's, CJ, Manley, Classe, several brands of SET amps, VTL, Threshold, Krell, Rowland, Threshold, BEL, Bryston, Spectral, Cary, BYOB, Musical Fidelity, the list gos on and on.

We are both currently using a Sensation with the Dodd tube buffer in our systems and we have never been happier. I know that sounds impossible, but it is true. For me, the battery supply and Dodd tube buffer was the final addition to my Sensation that made this true. I never hear the electronic glare at any time with this amp, even when first turned on.

Great soundstage, depth, detail, micro-phonics, and one of the most musical amps we both have ever heard. If the Sensation will drive your speakers, this is a must listen. It is also fun to see what each tube makes the amp sound like. My current favorite tube is the Sylvania GB 5751, second is the Raytheon 5751.

If you love the Sound of those very high dollar OTL amps like we do, look no further than a Sensation with the Dodd tube buffer and the Dodd battery supply. Your spouse and wallet will thank you many times.

cool,thanks Ozarktom,

wow! you have had lots of great gear....

I've been doing some comparing with the Accuphase and the Virtue amp.

The Virtue gives more texture to the sound, I'm listening to The Stanely Clarke Band, and in Stanley's playing, you can hear more of his workings with the bass guitar how the strings are hit, his dynamic attack on the strings and other parts of the bass, you hear him change his techniques when playing much easier,just unreal.

I took the unit apart and dampened all the caps and body with blue tack, and I believe this brought out even more focus with the sound.