Probably a stupid question, but... Do I need S.E.X.?

[Dr. Soot]

Ok, dumb joke aside, do I need a S.E.X. amp?  I currently have a Crack and love it, obviously, that is a headphone only amp and I have been dipping my toes into the idea that I would like to get some speakers.  What speakers, you ask, haven't got a clue.  I plan on putting them on my desk, where I spend most of my time.  So in my mind, if I want to be able to use headphones and speakers at the same time, then it seems like the right time for S.E.X.  BUT! is this the right approach?  Will I blow my eardrums out? Is this a stupid idea?  Like, I said, this may be a stupid question.  My office space is small, but in the next year or two we are moving and the space will be much larger, so I was thinking of future-proofing my purchase.  Most importantly, I just really want to build another amp!  I don't think I need another Crack and I was going to get the Crackatwoa, but alas, it is gone.  I guess the amp that burns brighter burns faster.  Any thoughts and comments appreciated.
Cheers,
Dr. Soot

[Paul Birkeland]

The SEX is a better sounding headphone amp than the Crack in my opinion, and it works great as a desktop speaker amp and isn't so picky about speakers when they are only a few feet from you. 

[Dr. Soot]

Thank you Paul, I appreciate it. 

Pedro

[johnsonad]

I really enjoyed the SEX amp when I had it.  It sounded great with headphones and could drive my Altec 19's (at the time) to a high level without clipping.  Buddies of mine who heard it in the system were impressed by what it could do. It was a nice gateway drug into different amps and in many ways I regret selling it.

[oguinn]

It’s a great little amp. I use it in our dining room driving Blumenstein Orcas. It gets loud enough for a gathering of people and the sounds is very nice. I’ve been looking for a reason to buy a second

[Dr. Soot]

Thanks to all who chimed in.  I appreciate it.

[Karl5150]

Pedro,
As the others have said, the S3X amp practically begs to be put into service in a desktop system. One amp that delivers the goods for both speakers (with a little help from a sub or two, IMO) and good to great headphones. Oh, and looks good doing it, either stock or dressed-up a bit.
Karl

[Dr. Soot]

Thank you Karl!  I need no more convincing, I am only trying to figure out how I will disguise it as a Crack so my wife won't notice 

[2wo]

Not to disparage your wife or any one else, but what I have noticed is that to the non hobbyists, one tube amp looks much like the other 

[Dr. Soot]

You are absolutely correct, but my wife has learned over the years to pay attention to the details with my stuff.  I used to collect watches, that's where she got good at noticing differences.  She knows my crack and she enjoys the warm tube light from it.  If all of sudden that changes, uh oh