Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure

If you want to stay with your FirstWatt amplifier, I have had excellent results with a tube preamp from Backert. All of their models have very long tube life and are very easy to tube roll (I recommend the Mullard 12au7).

Robert

thanks @stephendunn and @charles1dad. All excellent options and I will do some readings on them.

I remember writing to Tektron USA distributor before I bought the Nenuphars but did not hear back. I didn’t follow through at that time. Maybe its time to do a follow up. Has anybody heard in person how the Nenuphar sounds with the Tektron vs the First Watt or other amps ? I am hoping that the 2A3 can power the Cube’s to a comfortable listening level when the listening position is 8-9ft from the speaker.
I was also considering Triode labs, either a 2A3 or 300B integrated but they don't have a remote which is a deal breaker for me.

@rwpollock, yes I have heard great things about Backert. Which model are you using ? If I go with the tube pre route with the SIT-3, I am also considering Supretek DHT pre. I hope all these choices will be better than the BHK pre (which is no slouch) that I am currently using.

debjit_g
Tektron offers quite a range. Besides 2A3 and 300b they have a 211 tube integrated amplifier. This is pretty unique. Of course they have a plethora of  non DHT pentode type el 34, KT 88,KT 150,6550 models. etc.
Charles

My Backert preamp is an original Rhythm, the 1.1 (they now sell a 1.3 version). There is a used 1.1 for sale now on Audiogon for $3500. The only thing I don't care for is that the Backerts invert polarity/phase so you have to reverse the red/black speaker connections. No big deal if you don't switch you gear around. That said, it's fairly easy to tell if things are inverted; it is kind of like pushing your music uphill....

Robert

 Charles1dad, thank you for your thoughts.