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What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?

Hi, Gang,
I response to my recent review of the Reference 3A De Capo BE speaker, someone wrote that if you really want to hear them sing, you should try them with a SET amp, or words to that effect.
That got me thinking. The De Capo's are 92 db efficient, which (correct me if I'm wrong) seems kind of borderline for low-power SET amps.
In any event, right now I'm running mine with a pair of Manley Mahi mono-blocks. They are switchable from triode (20 watts) to "ultra linear" (40 watts). I run them in triode all the time, and in my room, the volume knob almost never goes past 9 o'clock; more would just be too loud.
All that said, what do you guys think of running the De Capo's with a SET amp? And if I did, what's the best bargain in SET's these days?
Thanks!
rebbi
saki70
907 posts
 
Rebbi ;
Please keep me apprised as to what you finally decide upon .
PM if you want . As we discussed on AA , we are interested
in the same thing here .

Brownsfan ;
I would be quite interested in knowing how that Dynamo works
out after everything is run in . Please PM me if you wish .

Happy Tunes
brownsfan
1,508 posts
 
Saki, Will do. Be patient, the dynamo is for a bedroom system for which I have not yet bought a source. However, I think I will leave it downstairs and use it for background music during the day while I am working around the house so I can get some hours on it. It is shockingly good for the money. I really want to see what some hours and a better tube complement brings.
rebbi OP
1,326 posts
 
Saki: Will do.
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drubin
3,275 posts
 
Rebbi, you might want to take a look at Audion. Good value, very well built.
rebbi OP
1,326 posts
 
Drubin: Thanks for the tip. Gorgeous stuff but out of my price range, sadly.
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