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Tekton Seas Pendragon amp recommendations?
Charles is right on every score. Herb Reichert reviews Tekton Enzo XL this month's issue of Stereophile; he raves about them even with 3 watt 2A3. I'd go with a 300B, but read his review for some ideas. The XL is just slightly smaller than Pendrag... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi,I got my Stereophile mag today and Herb Reichert does a review of the Tekton Enzo XL. He basically raves about them. They cost $2,200 and play with the big boys according to him. LF down to low 30, can do it with 3 watts of 2A3. I just picke... 
Elrog 300B vs Takatsuki 300B tubes
Charles,Your brain and my brain must be wired in a similar manner. Best. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Tubegroover, agree! 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
I like that Brownsfan and Schubert are having a interesting discussion about music on this thread while we wait for Rebbi's board. This is useful and enlightening. In fact I'll be buying most of those CDs. Please keep the discussion going... 
EL34 & 6L6 characteristics
As I said above they shall remain nameless. 
EL34 & 6L6 characteristics
I really like the Shuguang EL34B. That surprised me. I liked them better in my Coincident Dynamo 34SE than some NOS that shall remain nameless. I am really enjoying the Shuguang Black Treasure 6CA7 even more so. 
EL34 & 6L6 characteristics
Saki,The Shuguang Black Treasure 6CA7 is available in quantity from Rachel at Grant Fidelity. Likely about $300 per quad. Grant stands behind everything they sell. I also believe Trelja here, at Audiogon sells this tube. The RFT Siemens EL34 is ha... 
EL34 & 6L6 characteristics
Saki, I used the Shuguang Black Treasure 6CA7 in my Primaluna Dialogue One. It sounds to me to combine the best attributes of my NOS Reflector 6n3ce (6L6) and my NOS RFT Siemens EL34. Better detail and air, yet full, a drop of warmth, increase of ... 
Clark Terry Passed Away at 94
RIP Clark Terry. I will miss you. Your music made life better. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Al, certainly second Jwm. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
As the drama builds seriously consider an upgrade to the Psvane Black Treasure 300b tube. Now only about $284.00 a pair. But first, listen to what you have, enjoy. Can't wait. 
Speaker recommendation
Another vote for Tekton. Depending on model Bass down to 30hz, 95-98db efficient with nominal 8 ohm impedance, won Blue Note Awards, Stereomojo, etc., great value The Lore is $1,000. Pendragon $2,500. They will play loud without distortion. Google... 
Klipsch Heresy? Crazy to consider?
I'd suggest the M-lore which is only 34 inches tall, 95db efficient, 8 ohm impedance. I run these in my 14x16 foot office. Bass is 38hz. I run this most of the time now with the 8 watt Coincident Dynamo 34Se, previously with the Primaluna Dialogue... 
Klipsch Heresy? Crazy to consider?
I have used a Primaluna Dialogue One with great success with various model Tekton speaker. Great synergy, well balanced top-to-bottom. Easy set up. Terrific sound.