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SET with inefficient speakers

i've always wanted to hear how an SET amp would sound at home, but my speakers aren't a good match in theory. they are dali euphonia M4's. floorstanding with two 6.5" woofs. 88db 4 ohm.

however, my listening room is smaller (10'X16'), i sit very close to the speakers, and i don't listen very loud (usually around 80 db level, per recent fooling around with the radio shack meter).

anyone have success with low powered tube amps under similar situation. there is no loacal dealer to do an in-home audition, and i don't want to hassle with different speakers. thanks....
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Check out Dehavilland's SET amps. They are higher powered than most SETs, and designed with the goal of being compatible with many speakers that otherwise wouldn't work well w/SETs. Their website and all your basic research will give you plenty of info.
I am using their 30w Aries 845Gs to drive Alon V speakers that normally recommend much higher power. Most listeners can't believe that I'm driving them with SET amps. Cheers,
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