Coincident Dynamo vs. Decware SE34I.4

Roxy54,
Understandable question. The reason I started a fresh thread is because there has been so much "topic drift" on that original thread that I didn't let my question to get lost in the shuffle. (People are currently talking about their retirement plans and their favorite classical music…" ;-)

I sure do wish that you would get both and compare them here !!! Wink wink , lol .

Good luck and let us know how it turns out for you .

Happy Tunes

Rebbi,
I understand now. That happens a lot in the forums, especially on threads that have been around for a long time.
Good luck with your choice. Being familiar with Coincident's great speakes, and believing that Israel Blume is pretty briliant, I would personally probably go with the Dynamo.
Good Luck!

Hi Rebbi,
Admittedly that thread did "drift" a bit but in fairness you got multiple responses and very informed commentary and comparisons of amplifiers as well. After a while there's just so much that can be said without inevitable redundancy setting in. I believe that you've reached the point pass written feedback and now it's time to do some listening.
Best of luck,
Charles,

Charles1dad,
Okay, that's very fair. I actually just went back and re-read the entire thread and found some information that I missed the first time around. You're correct that the thread is very informative, especially the amp shootout that Brownsfan did!
I think there are 3 hesitations I'd have on the Dynamo.
First, I wonder if that volume knob nestled between the two tubes up front is a finger-toasting hazard.
Second, I am a little bummed that it has only one input... that just means that I'd have to unhook my DAC and hook up my phono preamp whenever I wanted to listen to my analogue front end. Not a deal breaker but kind of a shame.
Finally, I'm a little put off by the consensus that the amp doesn't sound its best with the stock tubes, but requires tube rolling (and additional investment) to sound its best. On the other hand, I take it that the amp's built to a certain price point and that this dictated some skimping on tube quality.
Your thoughts? And thanks for all your help I really do appreciate it.
By the way, I called Coincident today and believe I must've have spoken to Israel Blume himself. He was very cordial.