SET 45 Amp Driving Dynamic Speakers


I have an Antique Sound Labs Tulip SET amp running Emission Labs mesh plate 45s, driving Audio Note AN E speakers. It will play WAY louder than I want to listen, and the dynamics are amazing with all types of music.

Why do I keep reading that 45s (and other low power triodes) are only appropriate for horns, or other super efficient speakers? I think a real disservice has been done to the audiophile community by the propagation of this idea. IMO, anyone who prefers to listen to music at sane levels can enjoy the many benefits of a low power SET amp with carefully chosen dynamic speakers.

Anyone else feel this way/have similar experience?
tommylion
Listening to Beethoven’s 7th Symphony with Carlos Kleiber conducting the Vienna Philharmonic. Don’t know if there is any higher order harmonic distortion going on, but it sounds, and feels, like I’m in the hall.

Peaked at 87 on my dB meter.
Tommie,
You're very happy with your amplifier and speakers, I wouldn't change a thing.
Charles,  
I fully agree.
Some reviewers have badly explained the results of low powered sets, and in any case they will not satisfy heavy rock/metal lovers. They just have the greatest purity and enough sound pressure for pleasurable home listening.
My 8watts 300B SET plays on not even horn and not even efficient speakers (marvelous 88dB XTZ Master M2 speakers to hear or have), and yet sounds loud enough. Imagine now with efficient speakers!!! We, family and friends, are continuously marveled by the fabulous tones, dynamics and musicality. Every sound aspect is absolutely close to perfect. It is rare to be continuously satisfied, every time i power it up. Never had this with any of the SS system i had before.
One small advice, when choosing class A low powered SET amps, one must look out for the power supply; there must be a lot of it and of good quality. It is what makes the difference, especially in dynamics and output level.