SET Recommendation

maybe a option is the 6b4g on a dynaco 70 you get about 4 watts''''''''''''

Another consideration is the 2A3 version of Dignity Audio's amplifiers. They can be used with or without a preamp. If you're anywhere near Brooklyn NY they're definitely worth a listen. Alan at TAS Audio builds the speakers he demos with the different SET varieties that they sell. He uses the same drivers I have seen in the big name brands but tunes the crossovers accordingly. Very musically involving & amazing sound quality for a relatively inexpensive system. I visited the store for 2 years before finally purchasing a pair of the 300B amps. I kept trying to match the sound quality at home with my more expensive stuff & was unsuccessful. I'm pretty happy now & put some money back in my pocket too.

Larry: Thanks for the info on what to expect from various tubes. I want a 3-4 piece bedroom system with small fostex DIY monitors + powered subs or 4 ft folded horn, but for now I'll start with a pair of KEFs w94 db sensitivity currently in my bedroom, maybe I'll get lucky with them). Bedroom is 25 x 20 x 12. NO TURNTABLE!!!. An Agon member is selling a pair of built upgraded Bottlehead 2a3 monoblocks for 750 which started me thinking. My instinct says go with Dared or Almarro and not a kit in the same price range if things don't work out or I can put it somewhere else where I have more room and do a SET system properly. I have drawers full of 6SN7, 12AT AX AU and rectifiers from other systems and this can get frustrating at times but I have no listening experience with SET equipment, but, tubes are the way to go. So far no easy answers, but thanks for all the food for thought.