mobile homeless Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 The WECO 91 was a classic 300B amp that you can still find used every once in a million years. Dont hold your breath. C&S, and anyone else interested, here are TWO interesting sources with some talk of older triode history within the bigger picture. The first article by Joe Roberts is a classic on 2A3 amplifiers. It is well-written, easy to understand, and an interesting read. I cant find it online any more so I uploaded it. See the link I Never Met a 2A3 Amp That I Didnt Like http://www.progressive-engineering.com/klipsch/2A3_article.pdf And here is review of Thorsten's Legacy 300B amp that has a little history as well, featuring the legendary WECO 91: http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1199/legacy.htm btw, in Joe Robert's article, he does talk of making amps with vintage transformers that were not air gapped. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Funny, I have posted that above link more than a few times and have, to this day, NEVER gotten a response from it. Just out of curiosity, has ANYONE here actually read that Joe Roberts article from beginning to end? It's an interesting read with a good overview on the ole 2A3 amp present and past. Hell, I cant even get the 2A3 guys to acknowledge its existence much less read the thing! Yeah, perhaps I cant blame anyone; who wants to read yet another lousy .pdf file. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 I've read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobile homeless Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Lordy Mike, dont be so effusive! Heh... Glad you read it, at least. kh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazman Posted September 7, 2002 Share Posted September 7, 2002 Mobile, I've not only read that one, but several other 2A3 articles you've posted links to including reviews of 2A3 tubes. If I had not been locked in trying to earn a few pennies and had time to login to the forum, I would have posted a reply to C&S. I also believe there are several reviews of the Moondogs and Wright products available on their websites if he had checked. If it's DIY 2A3, C&S can look here which is one of many that can be found posted on the internet. DIY 2A3 project If anyone is "seriously" interested in SET amps and or 2A3, I found a lot of information available with little effort prior to my purchase. Klipsch out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clipped and Shorn Posted September 8, 2002 Share Posted September 8, 2002 jazman, thanks for the link. At some point, when I get caught up with the projects I have bitten off including the diy speaker cabinets, I may pursue something like that. -C&S ------------------ Cornwalls currently upgrading to all tube components Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Mobley Posted September 9, 2002 Share Posted September 9, 2002 Wow, $810.01. Offshore guy according to his feedback. Wonder who will get that really nice looking one that's up now? Tom . This message has been edited by Tom Mobley on 09-09-2002 at 12:55 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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