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What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?

Hi, Gang,
I response to my recent review of the Reference 3A De Capo BE speaker, someone wrote that if you really want to hear them sing, you should try them with a SET amp, or words to that effect.
That got me thinking. The De Capo's are 92 db efficient, which (correct me if I'm wrong) seems kind of borderline for low-power SET amps.
In any event, right now I'm running mine with a pair of Manley Mahi mono-blocks. They are switchable from triode (20 watts) to "ultra linear" (40 watts). I run them in triode all the time, and in my room, the volume knob almost never goes past 9 o'clock; more would just be too loud.
All that said, what do you guys think of running the De Capo's with a SET amp? And if I did, what's the best bargain in SET's these days?
Thanks!
rebbi
brownsfan
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Len, early music is Padmore's wheelhouse. No doubt. I read a review of his Schubert that said the same thing as you. For me, Padmore pushes all the right buttons, but his is a different take and will not suit everyone.

We will wait a long time for someone to displace F-D from his wheelhouse.

I have a little experience with Josquin's music. I will check out the Missa. I'll be shocked if it surpasses Schutz or the master. After all, not only were Schutz and Bach geniuses, but they were also Lutherans! :)

I will however keep an open ear and open mind. I got a Monteverdi Vespers in the mail today. I really do want to dip a bit more into the BS (before Schutz) music.

Peace and long life!
schubert
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It may be hard for WELS trained ears to hear what a plainchant Mass can do but I'm ecumenical ! LOL

The Tallis Scholars recording of Josquin was Grammaphone 2007(?)record of the year . Prepare to be schocked
Not saying its better music qua music but that it hits a higher spiritual level IMO. IF I could only keep ONE CD or LP the Tallis Josquin would be it .
schubert
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Oh, Bill what version of the Vespers did you get?
Peace be upon you .
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roxy54
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charles1dad
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Roxy,
Just a detour until Rebbi has something to report.
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