SET amp owners

[daytona600]

Please tell us more about the speakers.

Pro Cinema Speakers
SET drives 3way Horn 16wpc 108dB , 4x1250wpc drives the Subs
All analogue 2.0 Stereo all analogue above 50hz
All digital 7.2.4 Dolby Atmos Full DSP ( Flat to 9hz ) 64bit / 96hz FPGA external X/over
1x3inch HF
1x10inch Mid
2x15inch LF
2x18inch Sub

 

[sjs]

I used to own Mashman’s SJS PSE 2A3 amp (I recognise it from the small mark on the top of the transformer cover!). I traded it in and now use a Kondo Neiro 2A3 amp with my Living Voice Airscouts.

Well spotted! Yes, it was your amp.

 

[Nagraboy]

Audion Silver Night MkII 300B >>>>> Klipsch Cornwall III.

I think the Audion’s gain is a tad high for the Cornwalls to be ideal, but nothing terrible. Would suit Tannoys even better maybe. Deco Audio said they can reduce the gain for me but I’m not sure how that could be done, any ideas?

My dream amp would be the Tron Atlantic made by @G T Audio (above), especially now since I see he uses it with the Cornwall IV. I’d certainly rather buy an Tron Atlantic than a car…

 

[bonzo75]

The Audiopax are Single Ended Tetrodes, not Single Ended Triodes.

So, that's still a SET

 

[oceanobsession]

Ming da 805 monos 40wpc troels gravesen diy speakers 89/90db

 

[Dan K]

Audion Silver Night MkII 300B >>>>> Klipsch Cornwall III.

They can reduce the gain for me but I’m not sure how that could be done, any ideas?

If there's a capacitor across each of the cathode resistors on the driver stage then simply delete them. Will also remove the sound of the cap, which may/ may not be an improvement

Deco chap knows his stuff

 

[topoxforddoc]

TRON Voyager and Avantgarde Duos

 

[paulfromcamden]

@topoxforddoc - phooar!

 

[Orbe Chaser]

Line Magnetic LM-518IA integrated used purely as a power amp, with Art Moderne 8 'speakers.

 

[les24preludes]

Self-built 2a3 SE amp with 10Y input stage in filament bias. Step-up transformer 1:4 on the input, Hammond 1140-LN-C. All DHT system. Love it!

 

[naimnut]

I owned and greatly enjoyed my audio electronic supply (AES) model SE-1 stereo 300B Amp. But I'm about to swap it for a pair of Alan Eaton 45 monoblocks that each put out a staggering 1.5 watts. Staggeringly great sound, that is, via my 94 dB efficient JBL 4430 studio monitors. Yes, both amps have limitations. But, IMHO to criticize such amps and generally, many SET amps for what they don't do is like criticizing a Lotus for not being a Ferrari or complaining that a VW GTI does not carry the load of a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

 

[Jennifer F]

I’ve got an Audio Note Jinro (211) with Avangarde DUO XD.

 

[Resonator]

Line Magnetic LM-503PA 845 valve mono blocks driving JBL K2 S9800 SE speakers.

 

[PsB]

TRON Voyager and Avantgarde Duos

Whenever my wife thinks my setup takes up too much of our living room, I show her your setup. It usually sorts out the argument for a while.

 

[PsB]

Well spotted! Yes, it was your amp.

And I believe I have one of your older pre-amps.

 

[cb01]

I’ve got an Audio Note Jinro (211) with Avangarde DUO XD.

That's a killer setup. What do you use to feed it? TT? Digital? Both?

 

[Jennifer F]

That's a killer setup. What do you use to feed it? TT? Digital? Both?

Hi,

I've got three sources.
1. Lp12, Stiletto, Radikal2, Ekos, Lyra Etna SL Lambda, Chord Sarum T cable Burmester 100 phono
2. Digital is DCS Network Bridge or CEC belt drive transport and Audio Note Kits DAC 5
3. Naim Nat01 with Ryan Sound Labs output boards (huge upgrade)

The most important bit though is c.3k maybe 3.5K lp's that I've acquired over the last 21 years (might be a rounding error in the age) - Vinyl being my main source.

About to do some renovation work on the house which will then pay big dividends as I plan on treating the room a little, new flooring and custom shelving to house the records which will be behind the main seating position and hopefully provide a degree of diffusion. Hopefully not as extensive as Graham's room mods (which looks amazing)

The world of SET is highly addictive. I have other systems too which provide contrast, but for pure emotional engagement nothing else comes close

 

[Linus]

I owned and greatly enjoyed my audio electronic supply (AES) model SE-1 stereo 300B Amp. But I'm about to swap it for a pair of Alan Eaton 45 monoblocks that each put out a staggering 1.5 watts. Staggeringly great sound, that is, via my 94 dB efficient JBL 4430 studio monitors. Yes, both amps have limitations. But, IMHO to criticize such amps and generally, many SET amps for what they don't do is like criticizing a Lotus for not being a Ferrari or complaining that a VW GTI does not carry the load of a Ford F-150 pickup truck.

I have an Alan Eaton stereo 45 amp. Love it. More grunt than expected and able to drive Tablette 10’s in a small room. Not the ideal speaker for the amp, but still a nice combo in a small space.

 

[Coda II]

Another Tron Atlantic. This one with Tannoy Legacy Ardens.
@G T Audio, just checked back and the Emmision Labs 300Bs have been in for over a year now (around 1500 hours) and still sounding excellent, thank you.

 

[Dan K]

The world of SET is highly addictive. I have other systems too which provide contrast, but for pure emotional engagement nothing else comes close

I've another 3 letters for you to consider...
OTL, although a lot more faff