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Hybrid amps that can play 1 ohm loads

I have Apogee Scintillas and am looking for a modern high current hybrid that can play a one ohm load and still maintain the beauty of tubes in the midrange. This will take an amp with a heavy duty power supply that still can sound like music. Any ideas would be welcomed. Bob
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don_s
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Bob, Are you not finding the magic you want with a good tube preamp and SS amp? From the replies so far it seems like 1-ohm tolerant hybrids are very rare and expensive. Not to mention they are not the most well known brands. I have been burned by buying from a one-man company that disappeared into the night.
martykl
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Audio Advisor sells Vincent Amps - hybrids rated 300wpc into 4 ohms and advertised as stable into 2 ohms. I've not heard them, but they meet your criteria.
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baranyi OP
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Someone mentioned to me the Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 from around 1990. Does anyone know anything about this hybrid amplifier? Bob
711smilin
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As silly as it sounds, try the DK, for about 12oo, and get some pw amperex usa 1950's.....should actually work out real fine for you.
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