Best tweeter amp

[EC8010]

Bi-amping with identical amplifiers is usually best, sub-woofers disincluded.

I'd disagree - I've made a number of two-way systems using valves for the tweeter and transistors for the bass, and it gives the best of both worlds. After all, if you pursue that argument to its logical conclusion, you wouldn't be able to use a dome tweeter with a cone bass because they're different.

I think you have to avoid extreme differences, which is why I'm a little cautious about SE + transistor. In the same way, I think it's difficult to integrate drivers made of different materials, yet there are loudspeakers with 8" plastic cones and 1" aluminium domes

 

[analog_sa]

disincluded

Presudent Bush could not have said it better 🙂

I'd disagree - I've made a number of two-way systems using valves for the tweeter and transistors for the bass, and it gives the best of both worlds.

EC8010

You may well be right and some combinations may indeed sound marvelous. I am a bit scared from such freedom of choice - so many things can go wrong.

 

[Upupa Epops]

I agree with John - best results give identical amps ( but must be good in both " regions " 😉 ).

 

[jlsem]

Presudent Bush could not have said it better

I am in Texas after all. Most people aren't aware of the local custom of inventing a word to fit a situation.

John

 

[Norris Wilson]

Active $-way with tube amplification!

Hi,
I have used PP 6BQ5/EL84 amplifiers in a 4-way system with good results. I used solidstate amp for sub-bass, 6550 amp for mid-bass, EL34 amp for mid-range, and 6BQ5 amp for high frequencies.
I used an EICO HF86, Dynaco ST-35 in the tweeter section with various other amplifiers in the system.
There are several good vintage 6BQ5 amplifiers that are readily available for less than $200.
Good Luck
Norrris Wilson