Cristiano Noci Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/16/2019 at 7:41 PM, Marvel said: Cristiano, I had a nice pair of LaScalas that I powered with a wonderful pair of 2A3 monobloc amplifiers. They were a magical pairing. Due to finances, I had to sell the LaScalas, and have regretted it ever since. However, I found a very beat up pair of LS with all the wrong parts inside, but acquired them for $100. It took me about six years, but I got replacement parts (Klipsch K-33 woofer, the K-400 midrange horn and driver...). The tweeter is an Eminence APT50 with an Eminence horn. I still had my original crossovers. Connecting back up to my 2A3 amps, the magic is back. I have also powered them with a modified Crown D-45 solid state amp (around 25 WPC) that give my 2A3 amps a real race for which is better. I have hauled them out to use at a party/dance and used a larger Crown xli800. They worked great for that, too, even in a room of 167 sq. meters, 7 meter ceiling and 100 guests. Almost any amp you use should work fine and long as it is a clean sounding amp. Whatever your ears like! Bruce All true! With the AA Maestro 150 you have more low frequency but at the end I prefere the 2A3 sound. More equilibrated and refined. I Will try the el34 integrated amp next month that could be a good compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Marvel Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 3:31 AM, Randyh said: how much power do your 2A3 produce - what is your current setup Depending on the design... if single ended and not a parallel design, usually 3.5 watts max. I have used them to power my MWM cabinets with La Scala tops, and they sound good in my room, but the 25 watt crown SS is a bit more solid. Right now I am using the Crown XLI800 at 200 WPC with the MWM and La Scala combo. Either way, I have a Merlin all tube preamp from Juicy Music Audio (designed and built by Mark Deneen). His other preamps are the Blueberry Extreme and Peach. As for Cristiano, I would like to know the details of his setup, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cristiano Noci Posted April 3, 2020 Author Share Posted April 3, 2020 On 1/1/2020 at 9:31 AM, Randyh said: how much power do your 2A3 produce - what is your current setup Ciao, sorry for late... my integrated amp is this: Tektron TK2A3/45S-I-REF tube integrated amp Features: Matched tubes: 2A3 x 2 (OR 45 x 2) - 6SN7 x 2 - 83 x 1. Inputs: 3 line inputs with nos red nixie. Signal input: 900 mV for max power. Outputs: 1.8 W / Channel with 45 - 3.2 W / Channel with 2A3. Bias: Manual bias with precision potentiometer and high quality milliammeter. Volume: Stereo volume control with high quality potentiometer. Outputs impedance: 8 ohm (other impedance available upon request). Frequency range: 28 - 35.000 Hz. Power Supply: 100/115/230/240 VAC - 50/60Hz. Other voltage are available upon request. Dimensions and weight: 31 x 22 x 16 cm. - 8Kg. Finish: Solid wood, several types of wood available, choose them here. Notes: Artisanal product made in Italy. Point to point built (NO pcb). Additional information: Copper top plate, brass upon request. NOS tubes included upon request. CE - RoHs - RAEE compliant. For me is an excellent setup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YK Thom Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Gorgeous speakers in a tie for the nicest looking Klipsch products of all time with the Palladium in a photo finish. These look near mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. Sounds like a marvelous amp, too. We are heading into some tough times with the virus encircling the globe. Time to stay in and listen to music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fattner Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Beautiful my friend !!! Enjoy them in good health 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docreid Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 excellent choice!!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Noci Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 Ciao a tutti! thx. Everything is ok, I'm healty and all my family is ok fortunately. Really tough period... I hope you all are in good condition and healty. The only problem for me is that I'm not in my home in Milano but in the Mountains (Alagna Valsesia) so... no klipsch here... But in this period to be here is a big luck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Noci Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 2:13 AM, YK Thom said: Gorgeous speakers in a tie for the nicest looking Klipsch products of all time with the Palladium in a photo finish. These look near mint. thx! Yes, these seems really new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Noci Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 5:34 AM, Marvel said: I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. Sounds like a marvelous amp, too. We are heading into some tough times with the virus encircling the globe. Time to stay in and listen to music. I'm in love with this amp... I think that his "Semplicity" is awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Noci Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 4:21 PM, Fattner said: Beautiful my friend !!! Enjoy them in good health wow. Bellissimo impianto! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristiano Noci Posted April 13, 2020 Author Share Posted April 13, 2020 On 4/9/2020 at 12:56 AM, Docreid said: excellent choice!!! Splendido. I've seen before your set up and it's awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Cristiano Noci said: I'm in love with this amp... I think that his "Semplicity" is awsome. I have some 2A3 amps that are magical with my LaScalas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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