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Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Pass XA30.8 
Subwoofer Recommendation for Harbeth SHL5+
What about the Zu subs?   
Recommended SET amp and speakers to 20k
After many years of trial and error, I now own Coincident Frankensteins and Zu Soul Supremes.  I could not be happier. 
Efficient, affordable speakers for SETs?
@rickraymond59 couldn't agree with you more! 
Luxman - Shindo - Mcintosh ?
I owned an MC275 and went to Coincident Frankensteins.  I will never sell these amps.  Simply amazing.  I am running Zu Soul Supremes which are 16 ohm as well. 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I have been tormented over this decision for months now.  EML XLS, Elrog, Psvane Acme or ?.  Israel has been right every time so far, so I am taking his advice.  I am ordering a pair of Acmes.  He claims they are the best for the Franks.  I will r... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I'll be honest, I love what I am hearing.  At the same time, I always am surprised and love to hear improvements.  I mainly want to be sure that the EMLs are a good match for the Franks before I splurge.   
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
@charles1dad  the amps sounded wonderful out of the box.  If anything, they are more cohesive now.  The treble settled down and bit and, especially with the KRs, the bass is fuller.  As we discussed, I am concerned about the XLS higher voltage req... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I can’t say enough positive things about the Franks. Simply amazing. Thank you for the tip. 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I have the MK III.  Other than the stock Psvanes, I tried some KR Anniversaries.  They really sound great.  Definite improvement.  I am lusting after the Takatsukis, but I don't have 2K.  Trying to put together the cash to purchase Psvane Acmes.  ... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
@charles1dad  From what I understand, there are not many 6EM/A7 choices around.  I dropped in some NOS GEs and they were SUPER hot on the high end.  Almost unlistenable.  The amp came with RCAs.  Before I order a few backups, I wanted to see if yo... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
I ordered a pair of Mullard CV378s from Mr. Blume.  For good measure, I also ordered a pair of vintage RCA 5u4gbs.  When I scrape together the funds, I will either order a pair of Psvane Black Bottles or the Acmes, based on his recommendations.  @... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
@charles1dad Thank you.  In addition to what I described above, I can say that I never thought I could achieve this level of detail, drive, realism.  The sound is incredibly engaging, more so now than ever.  The Mullard you are using is the CV378?... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
The Supremes are arriving today.  I wanted to add to my previous post as I was rushing and merely wanted to give an update.  As wonderful as the Dynamo was, the Franks are a huge upgrade.  What stands out the most is the perceived power, but the s... 
Coincident Frankenstein mk.2 amps
Well, the Frankensteins arrived and I have been listening to them for 12+ hours/day for the last 3 days. I can confirm that they are truly wonderful. They don’t seem to be missing anything. My Soul Supremes arrive Wednesday and I can’t image what ...