Hey Guys,
The Valvet V2 uses the same approach as the First Watt SIT 2, one transistor per side SET design. The First Watt SIT 2 uses VFET transistors that Nelson had built for him which are different devices then what are used to in Valvat V2. But, it makes complete sense to me why the German amplifier could be a wonderful sounding piece. I Emailed Jerry (10 Audio) to see if he had ever heard the XA-25, so he could compare the two, however he never got back to me.
I found the XA-25 to be the best sounding SS amplifier I have ever heard. It also is much more powerful, both in watts/current then the German amplifier. However, if you are looking for a SS SET design Nelson has just come out with the First Watt SIT 3 which still uses the SIT transistors with a different type of loading scheme which offers much more power, around 30 watts per channel I believe, and sells for 3K.
All of the above amplifiers would be beautiful partners with the DI's. I found that the Ulf's worked with lower power SET amps both tube and SS. However, the XA-25 was the match made in sonic heaven, my hunch way this is so is because it offers much more watts/current that the 21 driver big brother to the DI's needs to really perform at its best
The Valvet V2 uses the same approach as the First Watt SIT 2, one transistor per side SET design. The First Watt SIT 2 uses VFET transistors that Nelson had built for him which are different devices then what are used to in Valvat V2. But, it makes complete sense to me why the German amplifier could be a wonderful sounding piece. I Emailed Jerry (10 Audio) to see if he had ever heard the XA-25, so he could compare the two, however he never got back to me.
I found the XA-25 to be the best sounding SS amplifier I have ever heard. It also is much more powerful, both in watts/current then the German amplifier. However, if you are looking for a SS SET design Nelson has just come out with the First Watt SIT 3 which still uses the SIT transistors with a different type of loading scheme which offers much more power, around 30 watts per channel I believe, and sells for 3K.
All of the above amplifiers would be beautiful partners with the DI's. I found that the Ulf's worked with lower power SET amps both tube and SS. However, the XA-25 was the match made in sonic heaven, my hunch way this is so is because it offers much more watts/current that the 21 driver big brother to the DI's needs to really perform at its best