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Ok.... I realize this is not a forum for sales however, I'm on the hunt for a pair of 2A3 Mono Plate RCA/ Cunningham's, if anyone should know . Had a NOS pair 15 years ago, when I had no idea what they were. I sold them.
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If you are still looking. I have a couple of Cunningham 2a3 that I am ready to let go at a real god price. PM me if you need more info.
JJ's for $224/PR @ Eurotubes.
Good luck!
Randy
I may a single used one. I need to check my stash and test though.
Jim
As discussed below, the AVVT meshplates are great tubes. The EML meshplates are quite good too. These are the best currently manufactured tubes that I have tried (much better than the JJs in my amp).
When searching for unused single plate RCA and Cunninghams many years ago, I could never find the two pairs I would need, and in any case, a single pair was well over $2,000. I don't think the prices have come down.
lakerfan, hi. I'd go with the JJ Electronics 2A3-40 rather than spend the time and money to find OS or NOS Cunningham mono plates. I have many
OS 2A3 including what you are looking for. Mostly I prefer the JJ. If price is no object i would consider EML. $505 for solid plate. $555 for mesh plate. 2A3-40 is $120 at Antique Electronic Supply.
Edits: 02/14/12
Thank You. It's nice to get feed back from someone who has actually "listened" to what I have an interest in. If you feel there are alternatives that meet the special qualities of that tube then so be it. I have 3 pairs of AVVT 2A3 mesh that are wonderful. They are still hanging in there, but when they are gone I wanted something as special.
You are most welcome. I was going to mention AVVT but thought it might be
too esoteric for a brief recommend. Three pairs? Wonderful. At some point
i had thought about sourcing a pair but the rarity... I do have a pair
of AVVT 45. They are superlative. Lately i have been running my 2A3 amp. I try to rotate but keep coming back to 45 and 2A3. The 2A3 is a 3 stage
RC coupled (Rel TFT 0.1 and 0.22uF) 27 into 56 into 2A3. Eliano 3K outputs. 100% Black Gate power supply. If you like PM me and we can chat
some more.
Thanks again.
Electron is a great guy !!! If you are worried about longevity, do as Dennis Fraker does in his Serious Stereo 2A3 amps, run 245-250 P-K and 41 to 43 mA. of current. He has 50,000 hours on AVVT 2A3 meshs, NO problem at all. It sounds better that way, less thermally stressed sounding than at 60 mA. Need good internal wiring.
Jeff Medwin
WOw, that's almost 6 years of continuous use 24x7!
I've told you a million times not to exaggerate and to turn off the stereo when you're not listening to it! :-)Tre'
Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
"Still Working the Problem"
Edits: 02/18/12
I have a pair for sell.
I know where one is.
Tre'
Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
"Still Working the Problem"
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