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Wright WPA 3.5's What's Next?

I am the owner of these amps and was wondering if anyone has owned these and moved on to better things?Can anyone suggest an amp that they have preferred over these mono's for their efficient(Horn speakers 103db)system.Not looking to break the bank either i should add.I was going passive using the EVS nude attenuator and recently switched to the Eastern Electric Minimax active preamp.Am i barking up the wrong tree in thinking about moving on from these amps?i think i am trying to gain a bit more lushness PERHAPS.My system does sound really nice but was wondering just what might be the next step for me guys?My system is posted but i haven't added the Minimax to the list yet as i was still auditioning it and i think it is a keeper over going passive.
thanks!!
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smeyers
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Instead of replacing the amps, consider trying a different output tube. I have Wright Mono 10 amps, which are Push-Pull 2A3 amps, and am really enjoying them especially after switching to Sophia Electric Princess 300B 2.5v tubes.

http://www.sophiaelectric.com/pages/se/princess_300b_25v.htm

They are designed as 2A3 replacements, and are definitely lusher than the 2A3's and in my opinion, bring the amps to another level. They are expensive though, at over $300 for the pair, and take a VERY long time to break in fully (over 300 hours), but are really very good.
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