Best efficient speaker for the money.

I"ll second the comment on the Audio Note speakers. I picked up my ANj/L speakers used with boxes for a grand; they are as new and sound wonderful. I have really started using my turntable again and buying records. Good speakers although I think the more expensive versions of the ANj are grossly overpriced new (20 grand but sound lovely).

At least give the Conquest a listen. I've heard it sound verrry nice indeed!

I would check out higher end Triangle speakers...which often suprass 90-92db sensitivity...and are a good match for SETs....they are very revealing though...

A relatively flat impedance curve is a Wonderful Thing when driving a speaker with a low powered SET amp. The Audio Note speakers are specified to operate between 6 and 8 ohms; ie, not below 6 ohms. Most tube amps love that sort of impedance range. That is probably more important that a very high sensitivity rating. The Audio Note speakers are 94 to 95 db, too; the ANe speakers are the most efficient but rather large and pedestrian looking. The ANj is a nice compromise; not too large and 94db sensitivity. Pretty good bass for a two way with 8"woofer, too. I don't miss the sub much when listening to records.

Those Triangle speakers from France are efficient but they are a 4 ohm load. Wouldn't think that would be a good match for tube equipment.