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SET amplifier recommendation

 I have been listening push-pull tube amp for a long time. Finally I'd like to try SET. Seems a lot of people moving from push-pull to SET. My budget is <$3000. Looking at Coincident Dynamo MK III 300B. As there is no dealer for Coincident, i can not try it/hear it. Anyone has this? I'd like to hear your comments. i also looked at Decware, Bottlehead, etc. It seems Dynamo is better. Line Magnetic has some interesting ones. But i am not sure the quality can match Canadian made one. 
    My main speaker is B&W 805. Listening space is less than 400 sq ft. My current push-pull setup is CJ premier 15+CJ premier 17ls2+ Audio Research VT100 MKI. Thank you.
cygnus_859
cleeds
6,565 posts
 
It’s difficult to imagine how a manufacturer with a direct sales model could have this for a return policy:

"Prepayment by Bank Transfer, Certified Check, or Money Order. NO REFUNDS or EXCHANGES- NO EXCEPTIONS"

... to which I would add "NO SALE!" No product is so special that I would consider buying it under those terms.
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shkong78
1,490 posts
 
Although your listening space is not very large, I am not sure whether 300B SET amp can drive B&W 805 with enough authority.

I recommend Line Magnetic 508 or 805 SET amp 48 watt to drive it.


New one is over your budget.

Thus you may want to wait until good used one come out or save some more money.
tswisla
176 posts
 
I second that at 88 dB SET is not the best choice.
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