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The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
Alexatpos512: I suggest that you speak with Gary Dews of Border Patrol. He makes 300b amplifiers in all three configurations: SET, PSET, and PP. I have found him knowledgeable and approachable.  
The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
While I definitely agree with "300B talents are limited to a small set of speakers as it cannot drive 99% of the speakers out there," I also find the constraints useful. No different from designing a house from scratch with no limitations other th... 
The Audio Gods are tough but fair-Have you had the "Curse of the 300B" ?
I like the constraints imposed by the 300b gods. Otherwise, the number of options in terms of speakers and amplifiers and the possible combinations becomes overwhelming. I started with high efficiency speakers with built-in subwoofers (Zu Definiti... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
Ask two audiophiles this question; get three (or more) opinions 
Recommendation about speakers with limited space behind
You might also consider LS3/5a.  
Zu audio
To me, the most important characteristic of the Zu sound is its fullness. Not too bright, not too warm, not too detailed, but full and alive with little fatigue. My Def4s occupy the long wall of my living room that is 22x15x16, and the living room... 
Zu audio
I have had ZuDefinition speakers for years - initially Def1.5, them Def2, and finally Def4. Each version has been a significant step forward. I take advantage of the high sensitivity to drive them with an 300b SET. Every company in every industry ... 
What area or country do you live in ?
Washington, DC. Anyone in this area should visit the original DejaVu Audio. They now have locations in Florida and SoCAL. 
2 way vs 3 way question
Audio Note. Zu.  
Best bookshelf speakers
Both the Spica TC-50 and Celestion SL700 are small vintage standmounts that you should consider. 
For our European friends
Some of the greatest contemporary classical composers are Polish; Górecki and Penderecki, for example. And the Polish National Radio Symphony is based in Katowice, not far from Krakow.I cannot speak to the cost of the gear and the tax structure; b... 
For our European friends
The HighFidelity articles are well-written. I knew that there were a number of Polish audio companies. But so many!  There is a group of audiophiles that meets regularly and whose meeting are reported in HighFidelity. My my only negative experienc... 
For our European friends
There is an active audiophile community in Poland with many, mostly small, companies. Not sure about bringing US products into Poland, however. I own Ancient Audio electronics that are manufactured in Krakow. There is also a Polish online magazine. 
Full range tower speakers with bass under $10k
There are a pair of Zu Def 4s for sale on Audiogon. The price is 7500usd.  
Audio Refinement Complete integrated amp service
Neil James repaired my Audio Refinement Integrated amplifier. He is located in the SF Area.