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Horns and Triodes...?

Buddy of mine is interested in (anguishing over, really) building a system based on a pair of super-efficient horns and a low-powered triode amp. As this stuff tends to run even more towards the esoteric than the regular esoteric fare around these parts ("guy in X building out of his basement/garage...") upping the comfort level prior to taking a leap of faith (let alone actually listening to something first) is turning out to be darn near impossible.

Personally, being that I run Thiels and a huge sucking monster of an amplifier (relatively speaking), I know bubkis about this stuff -- so I throw myself at the mercy of the collective wisdom.

What's worked for folks? Is there anything or anyplace to listen in the NYC area? Tastes are running towards the exceptionally spartan, relatively cheap, diamond in the ruff among the recently-post-home-brew-eque market (if that makes any sense) with a focus on piano more than anything, if it were necessary to choose. Likely to be using a single source, too, so we're really talking no frills. Pointers?
mezmo

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I'm not from the NYC area but reply to Dave from this thread. If you can make the Oct 14 event with Alan Wright that would be a bonus in my book. Have to act really fast! If you are too late still email him. He is involved in lots of activities in the NYC area and is always willing to answer Q's online. Friendly type.

http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/tubediy/messages/38603.html

Here is a picture of Dave's system:
http://www.arduman.com/aa/Sayfalar/slagle/slagle.htm

He will certainly get you in touch with low power HE speaker types in the NYC area. A nice chance to meet and talk to experts in your neck of the woods.

If you are into homebrew try Welborne and diyhifi kits.
After listening to the latter I've just orderd the former just for fun.

Need to have a budget to get very specific about recomendations.

I remain,
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