SET Asylum

Posted by Thomas Martens (A) on October 10, 2006 at 16:46:10

In Reply to: Recomendations for 300B SET amp under $2k posted by Tacoleg on October 10, 2006 at 12:53:07:

300B is.... well......

With Lowther Horns, you have plenty of sensitivity to work with.
I really think the 2a3 is a more sonically refined tube.

I build ALL (except for sources)of my own gear, and can make
whatever I want. I just see zero to gain by 300B except more expense
and only 2-3 (in the real world) more output. The 300B really does
not like to make more than about 6 (clean) watts --inspite of all the
BS claims about 10-Watt output 300B SETs out there. with 2a3 you
can afford to play with various tube brands if desired.
I would think (have not heard them) the Fi-2a3 and Sun Audio sv-2a3
would be almost sure-fire bets, and be likely to hold their value/
desirability very well through time as well.

Anyhow, just something to consider.

Good luck.

-T.M.