the best 2a3

For you tube experts out there, what is the "best" 2a3 for a SET amp if:

1) price is NOT a consideration

or

2) price IS a consideration

darosenb06-02-2008 10:02pm

audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 06-02-2008 at 11:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not- Sophia ceramic plate Is- Electro Harmonix
restock Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 831 posts 06-03-2008 at 03:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete suggestion for 2): Super TNT Shuguang 2A3C - detailed, extended, with a good control in the bass. So far I prefer this one to Sovtek and RCA blackplates.
dilly Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 113 posts 06-03-2008 at 03:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I too own & love the Shuguang 2A3C. Looks more like a 300B.
heli_dog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 45 posts 06-05-2008 at 05:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've only had the opportunity to try 3 so far; Ken Rad smoked glass, Sovtek, and JJ/Tesla 2A3-40. My preference, and by a large margin, is for the latter. If you want some more info about them, then check out the 6moons review - jj/tesla 2A3-40 .
tapajeurs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 09-16-2013 at 02:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Shunguang 2A3C or sovtek, who's the best?