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SET amplifier recommendation

 I have been listening push-pull tube amp for a long time. Finally I'd like to try SET. Seems a lot of people moving from push-pull to SET. My budget is <$3000. Looking at Coincident Dynamo MK III 300B. As there is no dealer for Coincident, i can not try it/hear it. Anyone has this? I'd like to hear your comments. i also looked at Decware, Bottlehead, etc. It seems Dynamo is better. Line Magnetic has some interesting ones. But i am not sure the quality can match Canadian made one. 
    My main speaker is B&W 805. Listening space is less than 400 sq ft. My current push-pull setup is CJ premier 15+CJ premier 17ls2+ Audio Research VT100 MKI. Thank you.
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why0why
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You have gotten plenty of input, but I thought I would chime in because I have 805's and have hooked them to many different amps.  The sensitivity is definitely an issue.  I have had them hooked to even some higher power tube amps(not SET) like Cary, McIntosh, etc, and they just didn't sound good.  They definitely sound significantly better with more power.

As far as replacing them, if you really like the B&W sound, you won't be happy with vintage Klipsch, IMHO.  But getting new speakers is a whole different ball game :) Good Luck!
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