2A3 Tube Opinions


Looking to add a pair of 2A3's for my amps that are full/meaty leaning towards the vintage sound.  Currently running EML Solid Plates and love them, but looking for more weight to the sound.  Thanks for any advice.
arthursmuck
I've been really impressed with the Sophia.  Since I added the Swarm subs and lightened the load on the SET amps, I really am loving all of them.  I sold the Dartzeel and am contemplating either vintage Mac 225 or something from the EL34 family, as a change of pace.

P.S.  You left out the Line Magnetic, also SET...   :-)
I really might have an issue...
Hi Arthur, 
I didn't mean to exclude the Line Magnetic amplifier.  I was under the impression that you had sold it. You don't have an "issue" just exceptionally  good taste 😊.  Selling the Dartzeel is a bit of a surprise. 
Art, when Jeff Day (Positive Feedback online) reviewed the Sophia 300b SET he was using the same speakers as you.  He was absolutely giddy in his praise of this pairing. So I can understand your enthusiasm. 
Charles, 

Arthur, 
Regarding el 34 amplifiers I heard a Jadis this year at Axpona and it was "very" good sounding. I'm partial to SETs  but I could certainly be happy with the Jadis given what I heard.
Charles,  
Arthur, 
It was el 34 tubed integrated amplifier (not a dedicated power amplifier). So this likely isn't their top example.   Regardless, I can say unequivocally that the Jadis made music if you know what I mean. 
Charles,