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In Reply to: SunAudio 2A3 posted by boland7214@aol.com on January 24, 2007 at 10:15:27:
Yes, there comparable, and more affordable products both in kit and assembled (wrightsound, Fi,Welborne, Bottlehead) ST likes to find products in 'international' settings so he can do the hockey american tourist bit.
Voluntary humiliation is become a spectacle (also reality TV, Howard Stern...)
Follow Ups:
Consider the following:
For openers, The Sun Audio uses really nice OPT transformers. Really,
the output transformer is the central component of a tube amp, and the one who's qualities will largely determine the limits of what an
amplifier is capable of sonically. Attempting to save money by
purchasing a unit with lesser quality OPT's is really a recipe for
dissapointment, and expensive uprgrade costs later--no bargain.Also consider the Sun Audio units are classically styled using
proven topologies, tubes, and construction methods. No flukey
tubes or "tweek dujour" circuit design. Sun is a company which
has been around since the 1980's building classic tube gear,
and has established itself a very good reputation as a quality
builder of tube gear. I'm sure some of the other units mentioned
here by other inmates are fine units in their own right, but
frankly I doubt any of them will retain much value through time
as compared to the Sun.FYI: I do not own any Sun gear, nor am I affiliated in any way
with the company -- I build and operate my own SET amps. I have,
however, been impressed with the design, pricing, and sterling
reviews of the SV-2A3 for some time. If I were not a self-designer,
them I would not hesitate for a second to buy an SV-2A3.My two Cents.
I agree Thomas:
I have used the Tamura brand transformers that Sun Audio uses, although their transformers "sport" the flying lead variety. I guess this is the case for their proprietary relationship with Sun Audio. Anyway, I find the Tamura sound and build quality to be very good indeed!Regards,
Personally I have been lusting for a 300b Mk2 mono pair.
But personally I have not heard them.
I'd love to hear from thos who have heard them
.......and found it to be a VERY nice amp especially considering the price. It is built well, responds well to better output tubes and is quite reliable. I regret ever selling mine. I should have kept it as a back up for my Neiro.
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