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Triode Lab 2A3S - Any Insights?

Hi Fellas,
I've been looking at a Triode Labs 2A3S SET tube amp to run a pair of Klipsch Heresy 3's.  I also have a Benchmark DAC3 and Rogue RP-7 pre in the chain. I have a few sources in the mix as well.

My shelf space is limited so I can't use a bigger amp like a XA25, which was my first choice.  That said, SET's have been something I was looking at trying as I think they should play well with the Heresy's. The Triode Labs sizing is exactly perfect for the shelf I have available, and I think I can afford it. I don't seem to find much info on these in the wild, so I'f love to hear from anyone with experience on these amps.

Thanks in advance!
irrenarzt
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joeinid
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@arion 

Thank you for your response. Can you please tell me the model Triode amp in the photos of the link you posted?

 I bet that setup sounds great.
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@joeinid 

The Triode amps we use are the 2A3M Canadian with a few upgrades. The upgraded including Hashimoto 2A3 power transformer, Teflon sockets, Cardas binding posts and better caps. I guess they are somewhere between the 2A3M Canadian and the 2A3M-FFX. There are several good tubes available. I prefer the EML tubes for our system.

Thanks, we think so :) A high sensitivity OB line array is a rare bird. 
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early
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I have enjoyed my Triode Lab 2A3M amps very much. They compare very favorably to Mastersound and Audion amps that I have owned in the past. Differences are that they are quieter and more dependable, while still emotionally engaging. Great value SETs.
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Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate the feedback.
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I must add, Frank is very accommodating and can configure his amps to your needs. I never met him in person but communicating through email was never a problem. I would not hesitate buying more amps from Triode Lab. 
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