I’ve been looking into building my first real audiophile system and was considering a tube or hybrid amp, such as the Prima Luna Evo, Vincent audio SV-237Mk2, or Billie Amp Mk2. I haven’t decided anything for sure but one thing that came up with one of the reviewers for the Billie Amp is that if your speaker sensitivity is too high, like 96 dB+, you can hear I guess a tube noise or hiss. Is this true of any tube or hybrid amp, regardless of price-point? Will you hear it even with a good solid state amp? I was just curious as I don’t know much about noise floor or how to keep it as long as possible. Thanks!
What is your typical source?
I have an older version of this amp from BAT (I have the VK-300xSE). This is 2 generations newer. I dont hear any noise, very quiet, this is a review of the newest version. My speakers aren’t near as efficient as yours however.
https://www.hifinews.com/content/bat-vk-3500-integrated-amplifier-lab-report
My main amp is a luxman 509x and it is dead quiet, measures very well.