@larryi Thank you very much. Great points.
I understand the limitation of the 300B and it happens to be one of the tubes I haven’t been a fan of in the past.
I’m open to reconsidering since I keep reading how, in some implementations, designers are getting a more ’modern’ sound from their 300B amps.
In the case of one of my speakers (the Tekton Double Impacts; soon to be the SE version), based on what I’ve learned about it over the past six months, I believe a 300B amp will pair well, even a classically voiced 300B, and probably to my liking. Especially so if I’m driving it direct with the Metrum Adagio.
I like that there are many options in terms of 300B amp makers, availability, and for sale and resale.
I have a preference for 2A3, but the power output is a real concern. As you mention, a parallel design would likely meet my lower output threshold. Likely a pricier option and not as easy to get right, as you point out.
I’ll take a look at Synthesis and Audio Note as well as research the 6L6 amps.
I understand the limitation of the 300B and it happens to be one of the tubes I haven’t been a fan of in the past.
I’m open to reconsidering since I keep reading how, in some implementations, designers are getting a more ’modern’ sound from their 300B amps.
In the case of one of my speakers (the Tekton Double Impacts; soon to be the SE version), based on what I’ve learned about it over the past six months, I believe a 300B amp will pair well, even a classically voiced 300B, and probably to my liking. Especially so if I’m driving it direct with the Metrum Adagio.
I like that there are many options in terms of 300B amp makers, availability, and for sale and resale.
I have a preference for 2A3, but the power output is a real concern. As you mention, a parallel design would likely meet my lower output threshold. Likely a pricier option and not as easy to get right, as you point out.
I’ll take a look at Synthesis and Audio Note as well as research the 6L6 amps.