OTL's

[kach22i]

From what I've read output transformers-less amps can't drive hard loads like Martin Logans. You need a good transformer to provide the draw, recovery and grunt.

The output impedance is less than 0.2 ohm. That is low enough to easily drive 4 ohm speakers.

So what's the deal with this claim?

Link:
http://www.transcendentsound.com/Beast OTL.htm

Yep, this is the same firm that went under only to resurface as direct Internet sales. Quite the reputation in their day from what I used to read in Stereophile.

 

[Robin]

Unrealistic, unsupported claims...

From what I've read output transformers-less amps can't drive hard loads like Martin Logans. You need a good transformer to provide the draw, recovery and grunt.




So what's the deal with this claim?

Link:
http://www.transcendentsound.com/Beast OTL.htm

Yep, this is the same firm that went under only to resurface as direct Internet sales. Quite the reputation in their day from what I used to read in Stereophile.

kach22i,

This has scam written all over it... Why is 'Transcendent Sound' allowed to continue to operate is my question?

Cheers

-Robin

 

[kach22i]

kach22i,

This has scam written all over it... Why is 'Transcendent Sound' allowed to continue to operate is my question?

Cheers

-Robin

I don't think they did anything wrong - sorry if I gave that impression. Lots of companies reorganize for a host of reasons. What ever happened 15 years ago is old news by now anyway. I think someone died, or they went public when the stock market took a crash - something out of their control from what I recall.

Neat looking amps - very shinny.