Actually, as long as you are speaking in very loose generalizations, that and   
   the subsequent statements are true.  Whether you accept the conclusion drawn   
   from it is another matter.  I hardly think however, that his reply is worthy   
   of the derision you    
   inflict.   
      
   Of course there are transformers that don't roll of starting at 8k, but look   
   at the iron used in most 50's and 60's hifi stuff, and you'll see that this   
   guy isn't too far off the mark.   
      
      
      
   On Monday, December 9, 2013 6:05:41 PM UTC-5, Phil Allison wrote:   
   > "steveaudio"   
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   > > A tube power amp has different characteristics is from a solid state amp   
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   > > which will influence its performance with vintage or new speakers. The   
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   > > limiting element in a tube amp is the output transformer. A high   
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   > > fidelity transformer tested by itself rolls off the very high end   
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   > > beginning about 8khz, and rolls of the low end beginning about 50 Hz.   
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   > ** Total bollocks.   
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   >    So is the rest of this mindless tripe.   
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   >    Fuck off   -  idiot TROLL   
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   > .....  Phil   
      
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