Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

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.

Mapman:
Interesting thoughts.
I've heard the newer Klipsch gear dismissed with the same "mid-fi" label/attitude as some people talk about Bose... although not quite as forcefully! My concern with Klipsch these days is that they are making so many different speaker models that it's hard to tell what's what. Amazon.com alone has a dizzying range of Klipsch speakers for sale. But if anybody knows of a great one in the sub-2K dollar range, I'd be glad to check it out.
As for single drivers, I spoke to Louis, the owner-designer of Omega, sometime last week. He does offer a 30-day trial. If you look at that single driver thread I started, though, a lot of the chatter was VERY negative. My gut from what I've read is that a wide-range driver topped off by a tweeter for the highest frequencies is the way to go. But again, if any of you have heard an efficient, single-driver speaker in the sub $2K price range that you liked, let us know!

Klipsch forte 2 used are the ones I have taken notice of most. 99db efficiency I believe is the spec.

Hmm negative reactions to Klipsch a line that has probably sold more speakers and been around longer than 90% of the lines around here. Not exclusive enough I suppose. In any case used forte 2 can be had for 500 or so used in good shape and have a big following so no problem would be had reselling. You never know until you try. I have heard several of their more modern lines as well and thought them to be quite good even off modest amplification. Hard to beat for high efficiency per $$$ which matters a lot with just a few watts to play with.