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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
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charles1dad
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Bill,
That's the beauty of High End audio, variety. Within this small niche there's an abundance of choice among audio equipment to suit many tastes and goals. I know you're as happy to have found yours as I am. The key is you have to know what type of music reproduction you want.
Charles,
brownsfan
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Goldeneraguy,

Thanks for the kind words. I have indeed suffered long. Perhaps things will turn around for both the Browns and the Cavs soon. We will see. Out west, it is a different kind of beauty. The heat would be a show stopper for me, though my wife would love it. I made my first trip to the Smokys at the age of 4, and the beauty left an indelible mark on me. It will be interesting to see how things go. There is certainly a culture shift. I've lived in Ohio and Indiana all my life.

I hope AZ works out for you. Bit more perhaps of a climate and culture change with your move.
jwm
918 posts
 
Brownsfan how about the Detroit symphony and hearing two great set systems.
goldeneraguy
442 posts
 
Brownsfan, Thank you for your well wishes.
I have plans for house hunting next month.
If I can take the heat and find a room for my System (emphasis on system} then I may be the only one wearing blue in a sea of red at football games.
Again all the best
Ed
pavpet
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Wyetech onyx 13 watts , tons of balls
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