the best 2a3

For you tube experts out there, what is the "best" 2a3 for a SET amp if:

1) price is NOT a consideration

or

2) price IS a consideration

darosenb06-02-2008 10:02pm

trelja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,223 posts 09-16-2013 at 11:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete In my opinion, the Shuguang 2A3C is a best buy 2A3, and far superior to the Sovtek.
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,057 posts 09-16-2013 at 12:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The JJ2A3-40 is a nice, robust sounding tube, but, for cost is no object, I like EML 2A3s, particularly the meshplate tubes--very large soundstage and extended top end.
tapajeurs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 09-17-2013 at 02:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does the jj 2A3-40 will produce a lot of heat? since the are 40watts? will it burn cover of amp?
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,057 posts 09-17-2013 at 12:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I didn't notice any particular heat issues with the JJ's, but, I was not paying much attention either. Because you mentioned a cover, you should look into whether the JJ's will fit your amp. The tube is taller than a typical 2a3 (the EML's are tall as well).