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RE: Any inexpensive amp speaker combos to give a taste of SET?

There is nothing like a good SET and a nice high efficiency speaker.

I would recommend buying speakers that are 95 db + in efficiency. Get an old Altec or klipsch horn based system (like a klipcsh forte or altec bolero). THis should set you back about $400-750.

Then get a nice 2a3 or 45 based SET with decent output trannies and built by someone who knows what they are doing (I find amps made here in the USA to be better built than overseas amps: you get what you pay for basically).
A decent US made amp should set you back $1000-$3000.

Then get a decent passive preamp or your favorite preamp, and source, and enjoy.
Warning: don't use a low fi source or preamp, it will be easily audible as bad.

Enjoy the world of SETs!
Just Joe
Blind testing of gear works: If it doesn't sound better with your eyes closed, then it doesn't sound better!

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