Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...


Hi, Folks,
If anyone's interested, I've started a blog with lots of photos, documenting my ongoing build of the Audio Note Kit 1 300B SET amp. If you've ever thought of building any kit before and want to get a feel for what it's like, you're welcome to have a look!
rebbi
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! :-)
Rebbi, Charles,

Understand. I think I thought I was beating a dead horse, glad the recommendation was well considered. Great that you had correspondence with Tim Smith, Eric and so forth. Rebbi, I think you made a superlative choice with the AN Kit-1. I believe everyone on thread was civil, attempting to be helpful. Great thread. Best.