Good SET Tube Amp for $1500?

Roger and Jax: I don't think that the Soliloquy's (90 db)are quite efficient enough for the 2a3s. The factory claims power handling of 8-300 watts (quite a range), but I think that they'd be a little thin with only 2 or 3 watts pushing them, and as you might imagine, my budget precludes the Avantgarde Dous!

Building one sounds like a good idea, too. In fact, builing a SET amp is somewhat less complicated than a push-pull, right? Fewer circuits and whatnot. I think that the Billie is about $1,200, no?

Thanks, all, for the ideas! Cheers!

John

Indeed, 90db is going to give you some pretty sedate listening levels with 2A3's Crazy. Maybe no budget for Avantgarde's, but I'd bet you could find LaScala's or Khorns at a reasonable price. Anyway, don't know the scoop with the Billies. I do love the SET sound when done well. I'm sure, like any other design, if poorly executed, or matched up with the wrong gear, it could ruin your image forever of that design. That kind of misconception makes for some great deals on A'gon though!!

Marco

These exceed your budget, but would probably be a great pairing with your speakers . I would check to see if any other users of your speakers use OTL's and how they match up. If they don't match perfectly, consider using autoformers between them instead of speaker cable ZERO Autoformers.

Jax2: You're a DAWG, man! That's a compliment, you know! I'm the same way; I like bottom feeding--not that there's anything wrong with that ^_^.

Music Reference RM10 in triode mode
This is a great amp for the price.
I own a SET amp modified by Roger Modjeski
is it's the greatest investment ever.
Ran in on JBL horn system and it blew the
Sun Audio 2A3 away especially in high frequency
and bass extension.
I tested with Sylvania Black plate 2A3
vs GE EL84.
Roger makes one of the best amps