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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We have a small group of low power SET tube amps to use for demonstrating our speakers. The amps are designed for 45, 2A3, 300B, EL84 and GM70 tubes. The 2A3 tube amps are Triode Lab monoblocks. The 45 amps and Triode Lab 2A3 amps are our preferred amps for our system. The Triode Lab 2A3 amps are what we used at the last two audio shows we did and is what we are using at AXPONA (if it takes place). They are wonderful amps. We have no involvement with the company. We use their amps because of SQ, they are dead quiet and reliable. BTW, Frank is easy to work with.  https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/06/28/the-return-of-the-arion-audio-apollo-system-t-h-e-show-2019/
@joeinid 

The Triode amps we use are the 2A3M Canadian with a few upgrades. The upgraded including Hashimoto 2A3 power transformer, Teflon sockets, Cardas binding posts and better caps. I guess they are somewhere between the 2A3M Canadian and the 2A3M-FFX. There are several good tubes available. I prefer the EML tubes for our system.

Thanks, we think so :) A high sensitivity OB line array is a rare bird. 
I must add, Frank is very accommodating and can configure his amps to your needs. I never met him in person but communicating through email was never a problem. I would not hesitate buying more amps from Triode Lab.