Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

Rebbi,
To me you didn't seem that open to Tekton during the thread so of course I'm happy you got to hear a pair even if not the latest incarnation. You really owe it to yourself to hear the Lore or M-lore if you must change from DeCapo. I get the impression you didn't believe or trust Tim Smith (6moons) Scott Hull (part-time-audiophile) Robinson and others from Enjoy The Music, the Positive Feedback, Stereomojo stuff, Awards from publications, or first-hand experience from some folks on this thread. Granted, there are many fine speakers out there; but not that many quality brands with high efficiency and benevolent impedance for low-powered tube, especially SET at 8 watts at less than $2,000 with a bottom end that extends to below 40hz. Also, I don't normally
push as hard as I did for a particular speaker because one begins to sound like a one-note pony, perhaps with a connection to the company, or you sound like salesman. If you had six thousand bucks or more my recommendation might be different. Maybe not. As Enjoy the Music and other reviewers have pointed out, for example, the Tekton Pendragon can go head-to-head with $20,000 speakers. I believe I gave you an honest assessment from my point of view and your equipment choice/budget. I'm gonna' try hard not to mention Tekton again as this thread continues...

"We should be doing more of that in real life, too" - Rebbi
Hear, here!

Hi Rob,
Maybe it's just my interpretation but It seems that Rebbi was receptive to the idea of getting the Lores(he reached out to Eric). Of that may be a moot point once his amp is sorted out.

Charles and Mikirob,
Yes, I am still totally open to and interested in Tekton. A speaker that efficient that might give me something like another 7 or 8 Hz on the bottom end is very appealing. And as I said, sebrof's speakers (although I know they are smaller than the Lore, but not that much smaller) were far more petite and decor-friendly then I would have imagined.
I do trust all those reviewers who love Eric's products. As a matter fact, Tim Smith and I corresponded a bit, not about speakers but about my issues with my amplifier versus the Dynamo that he was so fond of. He also thought that the Audio Note Kit 1 was a great choice – he has heard that gear at shows and has loved it. I think Tim is located in Canada and Brian Smith had a room at the Toronto show this past year that was very, very highly reviewed.
As I mentioned, I have also spoken with Eric twiceand in both cases was very impressed with his knowledge and his graciousness.
My first step is to get the Kit 1 healthy and then I should have a much better idea how it partners with the the capital's. As I said earlier, I was hearing A LOT of magic even with the amp in its current state, so I am very interested to hear how it sounds when it is working completely properly.

Sorry, posted that previous comment prematurely. I also meant to say that even if my current speakers sound even more marvelous with my healthy, fixed up amp, I may still give one of Eric's speakers a whirl if I can be certain I can take the financial hit if I decide to return them. I think he charges a restocking fee, does he not? So I would be on the hook for that as well as for the return shipping.
By the way, Rob, talk about Tekton all you want – I really don't mind, I swear! :-)