I know it's somewhat blasphemy around here, but I am considering putting together a modest speaker system for the first time in a really long time. Just a simple, standalone, 2-channel system.
I have a low-powered (18w/c) tube amp that I would use for this. Therefore I need a nice pair of efficient speakers. I will be putting these on a stand (not in a bookshelf), but size should be fairly small.
Price is variable, but definitely stay under US$1k (pref <$500). Probably looking to buy new, unless I found something used I was confident with. Searches here turn up the PSB Alpha lineup as the seamingly overwhelming choice. Is that pretty much the consensus? Does the current PSB Alpha lineup maintain the quality of the earlier classic PSB bookshelf (including the A/V's) line?
Any other small, efficient contenders out there I should consider?
TIA.
I have a low-powered (18w/c) tube amp that I would use for this. Therefore I need a nice pair of efficient speakers. I will be putting these on a stand (not in a bookshelf), but size should be fairly small.
Price is variable, but definitely stay under US$1k (pref <$500). Probably looking to buy new, unless I found something used I was confident with. Searches here turn up the PSB Alpha lineup as the seamingly overwhelming choice. Is that pretty much the consensus? Does the current PSB Alpha lineup maintain the quality of the earlier classic PSB bookshelf (including the A/V's) line?
Any other small, efficient contenders out there I should consider?
TIA.