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What is the best OTL out there?

Hello. I've always been curious about OTL amplifiers, but never tried one except for the very unusual (and wonderful) Berning Siegfried, which was both SET and OTL. I wonder if there is an agreement as to which OTL currently in production can be considered to be the best. Ciao.
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brf
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Best sound is subjective, but if you want the best support, the best service, the best upgrade path, the best reputation and history, then purchase Atma-Sphere.
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swampwalker
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I have owned Joule (VZN-80), Atma (M-60), and Berning (ZH-270), but not all at the same time. Tried running the Berning source direct and it did not make it for me. Had the Joule and Atma at the same time and both are excellent. In the system I had at the time, for my taste, I preferred the Atma. Given the current status of Joule as a company, I'd agree w Brf.
zd542
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Atma-Sphere would probably be my first choice. Ralph is constantly posting on forums trying his best to help people. The vast majority of them don't even own any of his products. For me personally, stuff like that is a huge plus.
keithr
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Einstein is another good one.
macrojack
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ZD542 - Have to agree with your endorsement of Ralph Karsten. He's one of the most sincere and gracious people I've ever met in this industry.
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