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I don't think I've ever had so much fun putting a system together. There is a great synergy between the components, and the sound is beguiling. There is a sense of immediacy to the music that is truly captivating. Now I see what the SET/single driver fuss is all about!

I can't tell you how gratifying it is to listen on an almost entirely DIY system. Happy listening, everyone.
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    • Sony DVP-S9000es
    Digital source.
    • Bottlehead S.E.X.
    With integrated volume control. Fantastic 6SN7 based SET amp. Puts out 2 glorious watts per channel. Built it myself! Upgraded signal wire to DH Labs, upgraded resistors to Kiwame and Holco, upgraded coupling caps to Auricap.
    • Madisound BK-16 Single Driver
    DIY kit from Madisound. Uses a 6.5
    • Pinnacle DigitalSub 150
    Sub, crossed over at 55hz.
    • DH Labs BL-1
    Between Sony and Amp
    • Virtual Dynamics Power 3
    On Sony.
    • Custom DIY Silver Plated Copper
    Soldered directly to Fostex driver and amp.

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I've always wondered how 2 watts would sound on my speakers. I've wanted to try 2A3 or 45 amps. The I-Bens are the same efficency as yours, so tell me, how does it work?

What kind of music do you listen to and how loud?

Does it ever run out of steam under normal listening conditions?

PS. You have got to get into LP's, that's where our type of systems leave others in the mud. Spin a couple of platters and you'll be hooked for life.

darkmoebius

That's a really nice looking Madisound kit. The cabinery is fantastic.

I bet that setup has an "immediate" sound, you can't get any more direct than an integrated SET amp and Fostex crossoverless single-drivers. I love mine also.

Have you noticed that how revealing the simplicity is? Bad recordings or studio tricks have no place to hide.

Congrats on a great setup.

darkmoebius