SET amp owners thread

[NellTheAkita]

Usually the path of SE lovers is quite the same, they start with something popular like 300B, then they think they need more power and explore GM70 or 211 etc, but if space is not a limiting factor they end up with small triode for the mids/highs and tailor SS amplification for the woofers.

 

[Musica Bella]

NellTheAkita, my path was the opposite. I started with 805, 845 and 211 tubes years ago and recently started focusing back on the Classics. 45, 2A3, etc.
They all certainly have their place.

 

[NellTheAkita]

NellTheAkita, my path was the opposite. I started with 805, 845 and 211 tubes years ago and recently started focusing back on the Classics. 45, 2A3, etc.
They all certainly have their place.

Hmm so you are heading to the small power tubes camp, just like I mentioned above For a few months I was also running 30W 211 monoblocks, but 45 or 300b is just more me.

 

[Musica Bella]

Hmm so you are heading to the small power tubes camp, just like I mentioned above For a few months I was also running 30W 211 monoblocks, but 45 or 300b is just more me.

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Yes, I have moved into the smaller DHTs as I prefer them for linestages as well as input stage for GaN FET hybrid amps. And obviously set amplifiers. I did do some work with the GM70 lately but decided not to market it.
We build lots of SET amps and my preference changes depending on mood. (I obviously have a lot of product here) Right now I’m running the 2A3 Linestage into a Hybrid amp currently running 2A3’s into 300 watt GaN FET.
I appreciate and enjoy many technologies.
Your system! I would never leave the room!

 

[bonzo75]

Hmm so you are heading to the small power tubes camp, just like I mentioned above For a few months I was also running 30W 211 monoblocks, but 45 or 300b is just more me.

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Are these the TAD clones from Vietnam? You have subs with them?

 

[NellTheAkita]

Are these the TAD clones from Vietnam? You have subs with them?

No and no. I made them myself here in Denmark and by that I mean the cabinets because everything else is actually original TAD drivers including horns and crossovers.
And they didn't need any subs in my room.

Recently I went active, and my new loudspeakers Sveda Audio due to the size are supported with two tailored subwoofers from the same company.

 

[Musica Bella]

No and no. I made them myself here in Denmark and by that I mean the cabinets because everything else is actually original TAD drivers including horns and crossovers.
And they didn't need any subs in my room.

Recently I went active, and my new loudspeakers Sveda Audio due to the size are supported with two tailored subwoofers from the same company.
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Love the TAD drivers. Years ago when I was an Usher dealer, I had a pair of the D2’s while they were still using the original TAD 2001 horn driver.

 

[cal3713]

No and no. I made them myself here in Denmark and by that I mean the cabinets because everything else is actually original TAD drivers including horns and crossovers.
And they didn't need any subs in my room.

Recently I went active, and my new loudspeakers Sveda Audio due to the size are supported with two tailored subwoofers from the same company.
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That's quite the change!