Killing the Myth:Soundlabs with SET 845based ONLY

The Art Audio Carissa and/or Carissa Signature will run relatively inefficient loudspeakers as well. These are high current design 845 amp. The bass control and articulation on my highly modified Alons is amazing from just 16 WPC, much better than all my previous push pulls with much higher wattage.

Aren't the Viva 845 SET amps supposed to be synergetic with Soundlabs? I know at least one person here has tried this very combination.

Your listening levels are similar to mine. You don't mention which 845's, are we talking about?? I'm glad your setup floats your boat; nothing like a smile as you listen--YEAH!!

Aroc, is that person your referring to me? If not, add another to the list.

I ran Sound-Lab Ultimate Ones for nearly two years with the original Viva 572 based amp (21 watts) and later the 845 version.

Indeed, the big Sound-Labs will produce acceptable levels with these amps, provided you are not concerned with sweeping dynamic contrast or loud passages.

I got excellent performance with Jazz, particularly small group and piano jazz trio. Also excellent with all female vocals. Sound pressure level with incredible emotion and textures, up to about 90 DB (12-14 feet), with the only issue being complex classical and Rock and Roll (sudden high amplitude material) that always stretched the power supply of that little SET facing the Sound-Lab load and trying to fill my large space.

There is indeed something special about the sound of a single driver speaker driven by a single output tube running class A. Purity that is addictive and makes you forget about the gear and listen to ONLY the music.

Besides, when it only plays that loud, everyone has to shut up and listen instead of trying to compete with the speakers.

Fantastic!
Nrchy,you must know this might ignite a forest fire once the work gets out.Not meaning to create controversy but my system sounds more like music than it ever has.I thought my previous amp was the "BOMB" but this has surpassed even my wildest dreams.I am under "lock-down" mode and refuse to be disturbed.BTW,Nrchy,I like your Victory. I also,ride and have been doing it for 28 years off and on.I recently (5 months ago)purchased my first Harley.All my previous bikes were Hondas.
Jeffreybehr,you are the "MAN" because you let the secret out of the bag.The amps are "modified" Antique Sound Labs but not one of the current models.It's a older model "106".Don't ask me why he chose this particular model.Technically, I am a wet dishrag but have more than a facination for great sound.The technical aspects I leave to those who marvel in the mystery and challenge of circuitry.I love music first and equipment comes second.Jeffrey who did your modifications might I ask? On tomorrow I will ask the gentleman about modifying the current model Antique Sound Lab DT 805 and see what he says.Is it possible that the 845 is "overdriven" at 50 watts? Remember I am a dishrag so go easy on me! I am only kidding about the dishrag thing. I can retain more than water.One guy in our audio group has Viva amps that he drives Kharmas with them. I haven't heard his system because I am working most nights and evenings so I am unable to make most of the meetings.Happy Listening!

Regards
Chuckie