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want to try a SET but where to start, I have......

A pair of klipsch, I believe they are rated at 94 db.
I have read previous threads on SET, and this is what I got.
The 300b have generally the most bloom, and the 845 run closest to neutral.
The 2a3 usually come in units with anywhere from 2-5 watts

I hope I got most of the facts right.
I would like that SET magic I always here about, can get enough power from a 2a3 unit or would a 845 work better with the 94 db speakers.

I would also like the unit to be intergrated with a remote
Am I asking too much?
Any recommendations would be greatly Appreciated
Thank you for your time
italy71
kevinzoe
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Italy71,
I was in your shoes just very recently before deciding on a SET amp for my system. What I found helpful was the following 3-part article by 6moons:
http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/set/set.html

The article lists lots of SET amp manufacturers, SET-friendly speaker manufacturers and also has an interview with the owner of Wavelength Audio - a very well respected SET designer - in which he discusses the three things you need to know when matching a SET amp to speakers.

By the way, I decided on an Art Audio PX25 which is a SET tube somewhat similar to the 300B but superior to it in most respects according to Joe Fratus the owner of Art Audio who also makes a 300B amp. Art Audio amps can be ordered with a volume control making them a single source integrated amp. Another SET manufacturer with lots to choose from including integrated amps is Audion but I caution you that some members here have had terrible servicing issues or shipping damage or suspect product quality issues . . .

Hope this is of some help.
italy71 OP
44 posts
 
tw2-thanks for the recommendation it will look into DIY in my area

kevinzoe- interesting article, what I though would be a simple decision has become quite a bit more...

great information guys, thumbs up

Carlo
kevinzoe
167 posts
 
Italy71,
It occured to me that the link to the second and third SET articles at 6moons that I made reference to isn't within the first article so here they are:

http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/set/set_2.html

http://www.6moons.com/industryfeatures/set/set_3.html

I think you'll find articles 2 & 3 more meaningful and helpful.

Happy SET amp hunting . . .
italy71 OP
44 posts
 
Kevinzoe, the last article has been the most help
Thanks
kevinzoe
167 posts
 
Italy71,
Here are some more SET amp manufacturers that also make integrated amps:
* Ayon 300B (300B tube) US$6,700
* Korato Prometheus (211 tube) US$?
* Mastersound 845 Ref Integrated (845 tube)
* Viva 300B or 300P (300B tube)US$6,800 and US$5,800 respectively
* Viva Solista (845 tube) US$10K
* Audion (various models)

Also, lowest to highest powered SET tubes are as follows:
45 (1 watt), 2A3 (3 watts), 300B/PX25 (6-8 watts), 845/211 (20 watts).

Hope this helps.
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