Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

Rebbi,
There is a Zu vs. Tekton thread on the Audiogon. It was a couple years ago and was very good, a lot of posts pro/con back and forth. If I can summerize it overwhelmingly came out in favor of Tekton. The Zu's apple to apple cost much, much more. Do yourself a favor and look it up. I believe it started by a fellow named gpowered. Many A-gon regulars posted.

Right, I have seen that one. I may go back and take another look. It's huge, as I remember!

Mikirob, like you, I also detected some mission drift occurring. That is the nature of audiophiles. This is what I want, wow, this is great, now how do I make it better? Rebbi is doing what we all do when we make that first step from midfi to the good stuff. God bless him and keep him. I have felt your your pain, Rebbi!

This is exactly why I backed off from the "mission" for a while. There is no perfect system at any price. We all have to come to terms with what we value most, and what we are willing to do without. That period of introspection is mandatory for Rebbi at this point, I think.

Brownsfan,
Your eloquence, kindness and clear thinking is truly what helps make threads like this, Audiogon, worthwhile. Rebbi has a huge rooting section here, he has stimulated outstanding conversation. I look forward with great interest to the next part of your blog.

Reb on the other thread you were asking about single driver speakers. There is always that option. Could work out. It has for some others in these parts. I always find the ones horn loaded for the bass to be interesting. Then there are the Tonians. I've heard good things about those as well and I like the concept. I've always regarded certain Klipsch as a viable option as well for a low power tube amp someday.