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Your favorite SET amp? Wavac EC-300B...
Thanks for the suggestions. Here is a relatively unknown SET amp using an unusual tetrode British tube.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/cymer/1.html 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
Brian I am not familiar with the B10 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
Kclone, yea those Constellation stuff are ultra expensive and JV has a tendency to go goo goo ga ga over new ultra expensive gear. 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
Hi Brian, I hope to hear your Vapors at LSAF! 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
Samac, the speaker set up was not ideal with several pairs of floor standing speakers in between the C1.1s. I suspected the extra speakers would affect the imaging. In a couple of recordings, I found the bass (ie, stand up bass and kick drums) to ... 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
Here's a reviewer who is enamored by the C1.1. Alot more so than I am.http://www.avguide.com/blog/first-listen-raidho-acoustics-c11-mini-monitor 
Two and a half hour audition of the Raidho C1.1
If you haven't already figured out my speaker, they're the Ridge Street Audio Design Sason Si. 
Raidho C1.1
Yes, it was called that but not sure why the name change. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
I don't remember the sizes. But they will cost you couple of grand. I just received a pair of fully rebuilt Quad ESL 57 by Quads Unlimited. I will see how these classic babies compares to the Sasons. They say the midrange of the 57s are the best. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
I can't tell you for sure, because I didn't get a chance to hear Sasons with other caps. But they're expensive as hell. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
It's unfortunate you're so far away. I'm in Texas. Doe you have the Dueland VSF or CAST caps in your crossover? I kinda went overboard with the CAST caps and Dueland CAST resistors. The crossover per speaker weighs around 35 lbs I think. 
Is good customer service about dead?
Learsfool, can you list the manufacturers from whom you've had excellent service? I think it would help the OP. 
Ridge Street Audio Sason Owners
Yes I'm planning on posting pics of my system. I'm waiting for a pair of restored Quad 57. Once I get that dialed in, hopefully won't take more than a week, I'll have time take pics.Pat, where do you live? 
Who owns stacked Quads here?
Thanks! 
Is good customer service about dead?
Dat1, I know about your less than satisfactory experience with your last speaker purchase. IME, these kind of problems come from one man operations. They usually are not businessmen and have problems getting products out on time. It's funny when y...