Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

Brownsfan,
So helpful, thank you. What intrigues me about the TE's, besides the fact that they're specifically designed for SET amps like those made by Coincident, is that they echo some of the design elements of the De Capo: slanted front baffle for time alignment, simple crossover and so on. I just have a feeling that the TE's have a more dead, robust cabinet.
By the way, do your De Capo's have the BE tweeter and the Nextel finish? Mine are wood veneered but I retrofitted the BE tweeter, which I find wonderful.
Again, thank you so much for the informative post.

Rebbi, Yes, my deCapos have the Be tweeters and are nextel. BTW, I have had an opportunity to carefully audition the 26K Coincident PREs. Certainly, the PREs have that low frequency foundation you can't expect in a monitor like the TEIIs. And, the PREs have more air. Attack and decay is quite special. But, it just amazes me how much Israel accomplished with the TEIIs. I have said this before. No 4K speaker has any business being as good as the TEIIs. But, I'm still not getting rid of my deCapos!

Brownsfan,
I feel that the uncolored transparency of the TE is ideal for Rebbi's amp, it will expose all the glory it has to offer. Although revealing the character is natural rather than analytical. Rebbi you must be somewhat surprised by the margin this amp surpases your Manley el 34 amp. You now fully understand what a good SET provides. Your listening notes say it all very conviincinly.

I'd like to hear that combo. 😻

A very descriptive and well thought out comparison of the two speakers Brownsfan. Rebbi I would really see if you could listen first, particularly with your budget considerations and limited options with the Triumphs. It might be worth a plane ticket to Brownsfans place to hear firsthand to be certain :^) Good luck!