Building the Audio Note Kit 1 SET amp...

Tubegroover,
Great comments!

And thanks to you too Charles, a most thoughtful proponent of SET amplifiers. One thing for sure as in all thing audio, the critical importance of matching and judicious selection of components. Too often it is the lack of this resulting in an unsatisfactory outcome as has ofen been my impression when listening to some SET systems.

Tubegroover,
Thanks for your kind comment. I'd say you have summarized the successful route to SET amplifier use very well. It does require the proper speaker match and attention to system components(less critical usually). As you discovered, all music genres can be greatly enjoyed.
Charles,

Reb thanks.

That would be a tight fit. 😖.

For the purpose of truly downsizing I am close to pulling the trigger for a glow amp 1 which is much smaller and lighter. I mentioned early on I have heard the glow at shows and liked it very much. Plus for 840 it's all direct wired and they throw in a free external dac to boot currently in a promo.

The an is a piece that calls for being prominently displayed. It would be a shame to have to hide it in a cabinet.

Map,

Yes, I agree that the Kit 1 needs to sit on a top shelf. I can't imagine that closing it up in any kind of a cabinet where it didn't have free air circulation would be a very good idea – I think the heat buildup could be dangerous to the amp (and the cabinet, as well).

What speakers are you thinking of pairing with the Glow Audio amplifier? Your Triangles or something else?