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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Ramoneo,
Have you made a specific choice  of the various available  2A3 SETs?
@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! :-)
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, 
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. :-)
@charles1dad  + Yes I placed a bid for the Tube Audio Labs Western Electric Clone 2A3 Stereo Amplifier for $525 and it was accepted.  Did some reading before and read all the happy owners of Min's builds.  I now have some extra cash to put in a nice preamp.  Was thinking of several options:  Some type of passive preamp like a Tortuga LDR3.v2 /Lightspeed or if there is another recommendation in the sub $1k.  

I know system synergy is what I'm after.  My speakers are AER MK1 loaded in a Hedlund horn at about 102db efficiency.  My sources will be: VPI Scout II to a Sutherland Ph3D Phono Pre, a Marantz DV8400 multi player, and an Original DaVinci CD player.  I'm not sure of specs for the coming Tube Audio Labs 2A3 amp.  

Any suggestions?