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  Where Have All the 2A3 Amps Gone
2A3 amps seem to have fallen out of favor with designers. Does anyone know why?
Mdeblanc  (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

04-13-12
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04-15-12   Probably their lack of power.   Byfo

04-15-12   Gone to graveyards every one..........when will they ever le ...   Audiofeil

04-15-12   The honeymoon's over. 2.5 wpc can only take you so far. may ...   Johnnyb53

04-15-12   Listening to one as i type. sounds, if not mighty, mighty fi ...   Wrm57

04-16-12   I believe the 2a3 has long suffered from looking bad on pape ...   Trelja

04-16-12   They were traded in toward 45 amps.   Isochronism

04-18-12   I have a 45 set connected to 101 db / 1w /m speakers and tho ...   Mdeblanc

04-18-12   I was being facetious. i have 45's on 106 speakers and they ...   Isochronism

04-18-12   Deja vu audio in virginia sells a 2a3 amp. but i don't know ...   Mdeblanc

04-18-12   Isochronism, no problem. i thought you were serious because ...   Mdeblanc

04-19-12   We are working on a push-pull 2a3. expected power is 16 watt ...   Atmasphere

04-19-12: Syntax
It is a pity. I was hoping, that we will get more high efficient speakers in our modern time (with our technology it shouldn't be problem), but there is no change. Always the same 86dB-92dB Speaker Stuff.
Some years ago I listened to such an amp with a good 100dB System and it was very good. Some say, the truth is in the first watt...
But unfortunately it is a real task today to walk that road...

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04-19-12   Atmasphere, that's good news!!! 16 watts is just right. hope ...   Mdeblanc

04-19-12   Atmasphere, forgive my ignorance (re trannies). i didn't kno ...   Mdeblanc

04-19-12   Yes, as syntax mentions, there is the need to pair up these ...   Unoear

04-20-12   Mdblank, "deja vu audio in virginia sells a 2a3 amp. bu ...   Trelja

04-20-12   Audion also has a few 2a3 choices for you-- -silver night d ...   Goldprintaudio

04-20-12   Maybe they are all in preamps now? i used to be very curiou ...   Greggdeering

08-03-12   What manufacturers are currently making 2a3 set amps and whe ...   Bayreuth

08-03-12   Audion is usually very willing to help you out if you contac ...   Highctenor


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