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Triode Lab 2A3S - Any Insights?

Hi Fellas,
I've been looking at a Triode Labs 2A3S SET tube amp to run a pair of Klipsch Heresy 3's.  I also have a Benchmark DAC3 and Rogue RP-7 pre in the chain. I have a few sources in the mix as well.

My shelf space is limited so I can't use a bigger amp like a XA25, which was my first choice.  That said, SET's have been something I was looking at trying as I think they should play well with the Heresy's. The Triode Labs sizing is exactly perfect for the shelf I have available, and I think I can afford it. I don't seem to find much info on these in the wild, so I'f love to hear from anyone with experience on these amps.

Thanks in advance!
irrenarzt
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23iceman23
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I have enjoyed my Triode 2A3 FFX mono amps for a few years. Going to sell here shortly as I'm getting out of the tube game for simplicity sake. 
jahatl513
121 posts
 
i too have an FFX 2a3 2019 build with Hashimoto transformers. The FFX build spec is super high and sounds great using Hashimoto Transformers is astounding results.  In any amp the transformers make the amp.  
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joeinid
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Hello,

Can anyone offer an opinion on which tube (amp) from Triode Labs offers the “sweetest” SET sound? The amp needs to be dead quiet as well. I have 107 dB efficient Avantgarde Duo XD and am looking forward to your thoughts.

Thank you.
br3098
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@joeinid The answer to your question depends on your ears. Some guys like the 300b. I'm not a fan. I like 45 tubes. Others don't. The 2A3 is somewhere in between. If I had to pick the best sounding SET amp I ever heard it would probably be an AD1 amp built by Thomas Meyer. It was an extremely seductive sound.

If you want more information, this guy has a great website:  http://www.glowinthedarkaudio.com/thoughts-opinions.html

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joeinid
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@br3098 

Thank you very much. I really appreciate the link and additional information.
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