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CJ CAV50 - triode vs ultralinear

I listen to rock, blues, and classical, and was wondering if anybody has an experience with the CAV50 in both modes. It's 22wpc right now in triode. Now it may be worth switching to ultralinear operation (45wpc) if there's a substantial difference in punch and volume when playing rock. Your views will be much appreciated.
khwarezm

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tvad
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My experience with triode/ultralinear amps has been that ultralinear mode always results in punchier bass and more overall drive at the expense of three dimensionality and purity of tone.

It's always a trade-off, and the discussion about which is preferable goes 'round and 'round.
tvad
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Rushton makes a good point. If you can put together a speaker/Atma-Sphere amplification combo, then it would likely fill the bill.
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