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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
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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Roxy,
Just a detour until Rebbi has something to report.
rebbi OP
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Roxy and Charles:
I should be receiving my Driver Board from Digital Pete in Florida tomorrow (although they're talking about an ice storm here late tonight so that may be delayed). Once I've installed the new board I'll report back. Hang on...
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