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
I used to own DeCapo speakers and thought they were under powered with my Audio Note Meishu 300B driven SET (8 wpc) a bit flat it was and the Meishu is known for being a robust 8 watts...

I would stick with 20 to 30 watts imo.
Rebbi,
Brownsfan has three SET amps he's going to audition with your same speaker, that seems very worthwhile for your search.Power ratings can be misleading, quality of design and built can trump mesured specifications sometimes.
Line Magnetic is another brand you may want to consider in addition to ASL.
Depends on the SET what you can drive. I have no problem driving 85dB (if that efficient) Infinity RSIIb speakers with an SET, to louder than I'd ever need. Just need lots of power supply storage (400+joules), 2500volts B+ and 62lb output transformers...