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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
mikirob
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Hello Rebbi,
Happy Chanukah! The Audio Note packing looks super. I' glad you noted how well thought out the various bags and sub-bags of parts were labeled according to build order. I' looking forward to the build (by you) and reading your thoughts as you go along. All the best.
rebbi OP
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Mikirob,

Thank you! Transformers come today! :-D
rebbi OP
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Started the build last night. Transformer unpack photos posted and initial chassis build pics to follow soon.
jwm
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Rebbi are you a true Rabbi as Rebbi is yiddish for Rabbi. I assume you are not Orthodox. I have never met an Orthodox Rabbi that was into high end audio.
rebbi OP
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Jwm,
You have outed me, yes. :-)
I am a (Reform) Rabbi, it's true. I've been into music forever and fascinated with audio gear since my college days.
And building (and taking apart) things is my play therapy. :-)
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