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High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps
Tubegroover said, "My experience DOES NOT mirror yours at all with all the amps I've tried them with." Me either. I am currently driving mine with an Almarro 318B. Impressive little amp with a shocking grip on the bass. Great synergy with the DeCa... 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Pehare, I know it's early days but how does it compare to the RM10? 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Ah, good to hear. I'll look forward to your impressions of the Dynamo and how it compares to the RM10. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Pehare, are you replacing your RM10? 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Mikirob, in my experience the De Capo needs more than 8 watts to get them going, much more. They'll play, but... I'm not at all surprised by your findings. 
Turntable sibilance
I have a 501 II on a Rega as well. I have 9 additional grams at the headshell. It works. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
If the 86db efficiency number that you posted about earlier is accurate (that would explain some of my failed attempts at De Capo/SET pairings) a healthy version of your amp may still, unfortunately, turn out to be a mismatch. 
Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15
"When you prefer a dull sound, slow and anemic". The only conclusion I can draw from this statement is that you've never heard the TSD15 SFL. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Although I have no doubt Rebbi is thrilled with his new amp, but to make direct comparisons to an amp he hasn't heard in several months seems a bit hard to swallow. Rebbi may very well come to the same conclusions but a direct A/B would be far mor... 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi, I ended up with a Music Reference RM10 MKII. I haven't heard the Omega's but have been told that they compare very favorably to a British speaker that I love for a fraction of the cost. 
Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...
Rebbi, for the sake of De Capo owners in the future looking to experiment with SET it may be beneficial to explain why this thread took the turn it has. Earlier in the thread you commented that the power issue had "been put to bed". As a fellow De... 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
Has anybody had the chance to demo the De Capo and the Episode side by side. My room is fairly large (21' x 24'). 
Reference 3a speakers and tubes
Great with Music Reference RM10 MkII and ARC D70 MKII. I haven't had great results with the SET amps that I have tried however. 
Audio Mirror 45 thoughts?
Thanks. Just ordered a pair of the TS from Brent Jessee. 
Audio Mirror 45 thoughts?
Scifi, very interesting, thank you. Have you had success with any particular 6sl7?