Great stuff, shared with knowledge and respect , thanks . I ran a Modwright KWI 200 and JBL 4312A’s or Klipsch Heresy II’s with a sub. I then ran a vintage Marantz or a Sansui 9090 with the same speakers ( on 26” Sound Anchors ). Now I’m running a Had Inspire , Rogue Pre , Schiit Yiggy , Thorens TD 160, Zu Omens . I have a large supply on new and NOS tubes for the Had ( probably twice the amps price ). I love the Had -Zu pairing , but it’s VERY LIMITED . Low to moderate volume and quiet nights make for very intimate listening . It’s kind of like giant headphones . At higher volume it’s irritating . Being a SEP it’s easy and forgiving . It’s also cheaper and little more powerful than a SET is. Bass is subject to which power tubes I run. But I have a sub I can turn on . As you can see, I’m a mid fi guy and cost driven . If you want to listen to Rush from another room , this is not for you . If you like clear vocals and strings this system is great . At modest levels even classic rock sounds good . My best advise is to audition different types of equipment. My next venture will be to incorporate a SS amp of 50-100 wpc into my system. So I’ll have to find something that’s not Too Dry . It’s all about the pairing and what sound you want . Happy Hunting , Mike .
