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2a3 types - what to get for my new amp?

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andy evans

I'm building a 2a3 amp and have the output section working already fed by my existing line stage. Sounds very nice. It presently has EH tubes in it, but I could imagine upgrading.

So what's available that you'd recommend? Bear in mind that I'm in the UK and there would be shipping charges plus handling for US imports. It's usually cheaper to ship from China or Russia or indeed Europe. Open to all ideas. What have you used that sounds nice?

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RE: 2a3 types - what to get for my new amp? - Sebrof 16:33:40 11/01/21 (1)
I think for the money the JJ 2A3-40s cannot be beat. I ran them for years and always liked them, compared to Sovtek, Shuguang 2A3C.
I just recently got a pair of Emission Labs perf plates, haven't been able to directly compare yet but I believe they'll prove to be even better than the JJs.
JJs are about $240 / pair, EMLs $800+ here in the USA
- RE: 2a3 types - what to get for my new amp? - SETdude 09:44:00 11/02/21 (0)
  I agree with Sebrof, the JJ 2A3-40 is a fine tube and won't break the bank.

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