Who woulda thought?

I have been enjoying this audiophoolish hobby for 30 years. Looking back over my speaker resume, most of the speakers I owned were inefficient, not lending to tubes; specifically SET. Anyway, I'm there now. Have gotten to a point in my life were I own (Zu Definition 1.5s) a pair of speakers (101 db!) that allowed me play around with not only the thought, but the follow through going to tubes. Being a tube tyro, my referrent is exclusively with my Audio Sterling SET amp. But oh what a joy. Tubers, you know what I'm talking 'bout. Yes, a little soft in the bottom. But the midrange? To die for. Sweet, holographic, palbable, intimate and lovely at very low volumes. Highs? It's got to be the tube synergy with the Def tweeter, because it near perfect for my tympanics. With 101db + 18 watts per and a large listening room, I can still get those babies to raise the hair on the back of my head. Do they do that as well (sound pressure level wise) as 100 ss watts: No way, but the compromise is well worth it. Now wouldn't it be great to find an integrated amp (on down my long tube road, for I'm having a ball now) that can do 10 beautiful SET watts per, and with a switch go to 75/100 watts pentode? Anyway, I have a wonderful tube mentor, showing me the way, and being very patient with my questions. Last time I felt this way with a system was back in the late 70s when I purchased a pair of Magnaplanar Tympani 1Ds. Very addicting. Couldn't stop listening. Had to move. There went the room those babies needed. I find I'm listening (the Sterling and Def combination)even when I'm exhausted? You know the feeling? Just can't get enough of this new sound. As sweet as I ever heard in any system I have ever owned. It's a good thing...peace, warren