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Need amp suggestions for Hedlund Horns....

A few months ago, I heard a Cary 300b amp hooked up to some small monitors and was blown away... so the itch to upgrade started.

I just bought used a pair of Hedlund horns... came with it (free) was a diy homemade tube amp that does not sound adequate (based on what I heard these horns can do).

I’m in the market for a used amp that would be the ideal match for these Hedlunds. From what I read, I have several options such as 300b, 2A3, etc. but what would you recommend?  I've never had a low-power SET amp before.  

My room is 25’x 30’ with vaulted ceilings (large enough), wood floors, fairly open. I listen to everything from classic jazz, horns, classical, vocals, and the occasional rock. I would love to have some volume to feel the energy and texture of the song.


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My current VTL Dual Mono Preamp will be relocated downstairs to power another system.  

Any Tortuga LDR3.v2 owners out there looking to sell?  Of all the passive preamps out there, this Tortuga intrigues me the most, wish I can audition one around here to see how it mates with a SET 2A3 amp.  
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charles1dad
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Ramoneo,
Have you made a specific choice  of the various available  2A3 SETs?
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@charles1dad any room in the rest of your basement and if so may I move in?  My 800 sq ft condo  is not really conducive to imaging! :-)
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Hi Jond,
Actually I have plenty of room these days. My kids have graduated from college and have moved on with their careers and life. My wife and I are empty nesters 😊. Life truly does pass by rapidly. 
Charles, 
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jond
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Charles I know what you mean it does fly by, so if I get fired and my GF kicks me out I will definitely be over thanks. :-)
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