Anyone use these and or know anything about them, where they fit among current new production 2A3's and if they're worth buying?
1pc for brand new ceramic dog bone version 2A3K 2A3 tube | eBay
1pc for brand new ceramic dog bone version 2A3K 2A3 tube | eBay
I would look for a pair of 1940s vintage NOS Kenrad box plates, and they should cost considerably less.
I have learned a hard lesson about designing with modern single source, very expensive DHTs - in some instances they just are not that reliable. I think you can generalize this to more common types as well.
If you want to take a risk on a product made by a company that stakes its reputation on quality have a look at Linlai. I have no direct experience, but have friends who do.
I have learned a hard lesson about designing with modern single source, very expensive DHTs - in some instances they just are not that reliable. I think you can generalize this to more common types as well.
If you want to take a risk on a product made by a company that stakes its reputation on quality have a look at Linlai. I have no direct experience, but have friends who do.
So these? -
Matched Pair LINLAI Elite Series E-2A3 HIFI Audio 2A3C 2A3B Vacuum Tube Amp New | eBay
Matched Pair LINLAI Elite Series E-2A3 HIFI Audio 2A3C 2A3B Vacuum Tube Amp New | eBay
I already have NOS RCA 2A3 and Sylvania 2A3 as well as JJ 2A3-40 and SHUGUANG TREASURE 2A3-Z BLACK GLASS TUBES.
Matched Pair LINLAI Elite Series E-2A3 HIFI Audio 2A3C 2A3B Vacuum Tube Amp New | eBay
Matched Pair LINLAI Elite Series E-2A3 HIFI Audio 2A3C 2A3B Vacuum Tube Amp New | eBay
I already have NOS RCA 2A3 and Sylvania 2A3 as well as JJ 2A3-40 and SHUGUANG TREASURE 2A3-Z BLACK GLASS TUBES.
I am reminded of a quote that I read in a tube audio magazine.
It went something like this:
"I never heard a bad 2A3 amplifier".
I too have heard several different 2A3 amplifiers of other person's designs over the decades, they all sounded good to me.
In 2A3 amplifiers that I designed (several single ended, and one push pull),
I have listened to at least 4 different manufacturer's 2A3 models. They all sounded good.
Your Mileage May Vary.
It went something like this:
"I never heard a bad 2A3 amplifier".
I too have heard several different 2A3 amplifiers of other person's designs over the decades, they all sounded good to me.
In 2A3 amplifiers that I designed (several single ended, and one push pull),
I have listened to at least 4 different manufacturer's 2A3 models. They all sounded good.
Your Mileage May Vary.
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