hi Gary,tube friendly speakers?i take it that it depends on your ears..or are speakers actually built like that?(never heard of)solid state,well i inquired about a Tempest on Agon(inquired only),and have actually purchased a Anthem AVM-30 a mnth ago(not here yet,needs repaired?)and my cousin has a Mod 9(havent heard yet)and of course i am using a Pioneer Elite 84 reciever.(easy for my wife!) HT to 2ch is what i am building,i also own(purchased new for my P.A.)an Ashly GQX3102(STEREO 31 band EQ)and an AshleyXR2001 X-OVER BUTi still need to research pre-amps?all opinions are absolutely wanted!!