Thanks for the replies.
1) The Green Mountain speakers are absolutely killer. The C3 is quite a stretch for me at $17K and the Calypso is 88dB sensitive and 4ohms. Likely marginal with SET.
2) I used to have Gallo Ref 3s. They are 88dB and just don't cut it with 20W SETs in my experience.
3) I should have said no ribbons. Dynamic speakers only. No ribbons, no horns. I'd never heard an example of either that sounds SOTA for me.
Thanks again.
1) The Green Mountain speakers are absolutely killer. The C3 is quite a stretch for me at $17K and the Calypso is 88dB sensitive and 4ohms. Likely marginal with SET.
2) I used to have Gallo Ref 3s. They are 88dB and just don't cut it with 20W SETs in my experience.
3) I should have said no ribbons. Dynamic speakers only. No ribbons, no horns. I'd never heard an example of either that sounds SOTA for me.
Thanks again.