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What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
How about under $1k?  The Caintuck open baffles are incredible.  I heard these matched with a Decware SET amp and holy shnikies.  Listened to some Brubeck on these and you would have sworn you could go over and shake the man's hand when the song e... 
Tube Amp lower power vs higher power and cruising volume
In my opinion, it’s about matching speaker sensitivity to the amp.  That said, I have found that “higher power” amps, especially solid state, you have to search for the sweet spot on the volume knob. That point where every instrument is playing at... 
Most desirable vacuum tubes for SET amps
I have a Decware that runs the EL34, a pentode tube, in triode.  The sound is unbelievably sweet and wonderful.  With the amp I have the ability to tube roll and tried some KT-88's.  The KT-88 totally changed the sound and made it sound too bright...